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Austin Ford: Road Trip Checklist

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Should You Plan To Service Your Vehicle
Before Your Next Road Trip?

Have you been planning an epic road trip, but you want to avoid any issues or snags when it comes to the performance of your vehicle? Trust the experts at our Ford dealership in Austin to perform a thorough inspection of your car and ensure it’s in pristine condition for a long road trip. We’ll complete everything from a battery test to a brake evaluation to make sure that essential components in your vehicle are ready for the long road ahead. We’ll top off any fluids, replace wiper blades and perform an oil change, so you’ll feel confident that your Ford is flawless and road-trip ready. Schedule auto service at Austin Ford today and start planning your road trip!

Can I Take My Older Car on a Road Trip?

If you drive an older Ford, rest assured that it can still take road trips as long as it’s been properly maintained. When you schedule car service nearby, we’ll look at the condition of your tires to ensure they’re in great condition for a road trip. We’ll run a battery test and replace or repair the battery depending on what’s needed. Plus, we’ll inspect the brakes on your car to make sure they’re working well. If it’s determined that your old car isn’t safe for a road trip, you can browse our new Ford inventory to find a fuel-efficient Ford SUV or spacious Ford pickup for sale in Austin.

Services to Get Before a Road Trip

When you visit our local Ford dealer for road trip service, there are several services that we can provide with our multipoint inspection. These include:

  • Run a battery test to ensure it's working adequately. If it’s not, we can repair or replace a car battery with ease.
  • Check your oil and make sure it's clean and at an ideal level.
  • Top off all fluids and check fluid levels.
  • Take care of any warning lights that are on in your dashboard.
  • Check lights and wiper blades.
  • Test your brakes and wheel components for responsiveness and effectiveness.
  • Check your tire pressure and examine them for tire punctures. We will also make sure you have a spare tire. If you don’t, we recommend that you purchase one in case you get a flat.

Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, and license charges. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week.

Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price INCLUDES all destination charges. Price does not include applicable tax, title, license, processing and/or documentation fee of $200. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week