Prepare Your Mercedes-Benz For Your Next Getaway! | Danbury, CT

Hello, April! Spring is in full bloom, and the weather just keeps getting nicer and nicer. We are sure many of you are planning your next getaways – whether they be near or far, if you’ll be driving to your destination this summer it might be a good idea to get your Mercedes-Benz ready before hitting the road. 

I know what you’re thinking…why do I have to prepare my vehicle for a road trip? Well, although many of us just hop in our vehicles and go, that doesn’t mean we should. Your Mercedes-Benz is a hardworking piece of equipment, and if you don’t give it the TLC it deserves the chances that you run into issues down the road are more likely…and nothing will put a damper on your trip quite like that! 

So take a few minutes and check out our tips for preparing your vehicle for your next getaway. And be sure to schedule a tune-up appointment with us or stop in to Mercedes-Benz of Danbury today and we can get your vehicle ready for your road trip in no time! 

Before Hitting The Road Be Sure To Check…

• Top off fluid levels 
• Change air filters
• Detail and clean out vehicle 
• Place small garbage bags throughout your vehicle to keep control of the mess
• Change spark plugs
• Check the tire pressure for both the spare tire and the ones on the vehicle 
• Make sure you have a tire iron and jack in case of a popped tire
• Bring towels for cleaning dirty windows, spills, etc. 
• Bring a spare key in case you lock your keys in the car
• Make sure your owner’s manual is in the vehicle 
• Emergency kit/first aid kit