A checklist for this type of holiday can be vast. Leave days booked? Check. holiday itinerary? Check. Holiday accommodation? Check. \u00a0All that\u2019s left is working out their route from Johannesburg to Magaliesberg\u00a0and checking that her vehicle is ready for a long-distance trip. She makes sure her\u00a0Land Rover is serviced and ready to embark on a long drive into the hills.<\/p> Here are some of the things Nomzamo has to check to ensure she has\u00a0a smooth and stress-free journey.<\/p>\n A car\u2019s maintenance schedule is like going to the doctor for an annual check up, you shouldn\u2019t try to avoid it or it will cost you more in the long run. Luckily for Nomzamo, the last time her\u00a0car was serviced was a few months ago and the car\u2019s major issues have been fixed. All she has\u00a0to do is review and double check that everything is still in running order and fix anything that needs to be fixed.<\/p>\n Cars are much like human beings in that their bodies need fluids to function. Nomzamo\u00a0needs to make sure the car has enough oil to lubricate the engine, antifreeze (coolant) to regulate its temperature, and washer fluid to maintain good visibility. It only takes a few minutes to check\u00a0all of these things.<\/p>\n One of the most important things to check before going on a road trip is\u00a0the tyres of the car. Nomzamo needs to make sure that her tyres<\/a> are inflated properly, that they have a spare tyre and that she has\u00a0checked the tyre load rating on the side.<\/p>\n Once the tyres are checked, the brakes need to be checked. When she checks the brakes she\u00a0should listen to hear if there is any excessive grinding or squeaking. If there is, it may be time for new brake pads. \u00a0Most cars have a brake warning light to indicate a problem with your brake system but if it\u2019s not evident, there\u2019s a plastic tank in your engine you can check for brake fluid. Nomzamo\u00a0has to make sure the fluid is on it’s full mark before going on the road trip.<\/p>\n One of the things that can get overlooked is whether the battery of the car is charged. Nomzamo has\u00a0to check if the positive and negative terminals on the top or side of the battery have a lot of corrosion. If so, they can use baking soda and water to neutralize the acid on the terminal to\u00a0clean it. This shouldn’t be the case since she has\u00a0had her\u00a0car serviced recently.<\/p>\n Here are some of the documents\u00a0the family would need to travel with:<\/p>\n \u00a0 Nomzamo also has to\u00a0make sure she\u00a0has the following emergency equipment on board:<\/p>\n For more car or tyre care tips and advice, follow Dunlop on Twitter <\/a>and Facebook<\/a>, and click here<\/a> to download your free Dunlop Zone Tyre Tips booklet.<\/p>\n Why not join us in our conversation! Share your tips and advice by tweeting<\/a> and including the following hashtag: #Dunlopshareyourjourney<\/p>\n![\"Reef](\"http:\/\/albertonrecord.stg.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/09\/Reef-steamers.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n1. Review your car maintenance and service history\u00a0
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\n2. Check your fluids \u00a0
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\n3. Check your tyres\u00a0
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\n4. Check your brakes \u00a0
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\n5. Is the battery charged?\u00a0
<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\n6. Is the car\u2019s paperwork packed?\u00a0
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7. Emergency equipment\u00a0
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