Saturday, April 25, 2015

Road Trip Must Haves

Road Trip Must Haves
NORWALK, Ohio. - With warmer weather comes one of our favorite activities: ROAD TRIPS! More people will drive to their vacations spots this year then in recent memory, thanks to lower gas prices! With more people out on the road, it is good to make sure you have an in car emergency kit, just things to make sure you have in case of a flat tire in the middle of nowhere! While you're waiting for Roadside Assistance, or you parents to being you gas, having these items will help the hours roll by! Here are some road trip must haves to stock up on before you head to the beach! 

1. Bug spray: No one ever knows how important bug spray is to keep in your vehicle until you have to walk 3 miles in a heavily wooded area to get gas. There's nothing really more to say...

2. Kitty litter: Keep a tupperware bowl of kitty litter in your vehicle, it is very absorbent and is great if a kid or dog gets sick while on a drive.

3. Sunscreen: Even when the temperature is low, UV rays can urn up your skin quickly is you are exposed to the sun for to long. Keep a travel size SPF in your glove box or center console, you never know if you might have to be out in the sun switching your flat tire in the blazing sun, trust us, you'll need it!

4. Water: Keep a case of water, or just a few bottles, in your car but make sure to keep it out of the sunlight and replace the bottles every month.

5. Energy bars: These high-calorie snacks are perfect to keep hunger at bay while you are waiting for roadside assistance or a tow truck. This is also great if your are travailing with young kids who get a bit fussy when they are hungry.

6. Maps:Yes we know that most every car has GPS built in, as does your cellular device, your watch, even your kid's portable game console...HOWEVER all of those can die/run out of battery. Having a U.S map, state map, and county map in your car makes sure that you have an idea of where you are most of the time.


7. Utility knife: Having a knife, screwdriver, and can opener, this multi-tool can handle a million different problems! You won't be sorry by splurging and getting one with scissors, pliers and even a magnifying glass!

8. Blankets: We know the temperature can drop pretty quickly in Michigan. Especially in the spring when it can go from 60 degrees during the day, to 30 degrees at night, it is smart to keep a few blankets in your trunk just in case, we all know that engines don't care what time of the day it is...they'll stall whenever.

9. Flashlight: You can't change a tire in the dark! And what happens when you phone dies?

10: First aid kit: This is definitely an item you want in your vehicle ALL the time, not just in the summer. We love this one, throw it in your trunk and you'll forget about it until the situation arises!


With these road trip must haves, you'll definitely feel a lot safer as you teenagers drive around this summer! Do you have any summer trip tips? Are there things you ALWAYS keep in your car, no matter where you're going? Share them with us! We not only help you find the perfect vehicle, but we can help you take care of it, too! To contact one of our friendly and reputable team members call (800) 978-6317 or stop by our dealership located at 2800 US Highway 250 South in Norwalk, OH. 


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