Posted on 12/12/2025
Holiday road trips come with loaded trunks, full passenger seats, and long stretches of highway that push your car harder than normal commutes. The last thing you want is a breakdown on the way to see family or sitting on the shoulder with kids in the back. A little extra prep before you leave can make the drive quieter, safer, and much less stressful. Why Holiday Road Trips Stress Your Car More Christmas travel usually means more weight in the vehicle, longer drives at higher speeds, and colder temperatures. All of that adds up to extra work for your engine, cooling system, tires, and brakes. Small issues that barely show up around town, like a weak battery or borderline tires, have a way of turning into real problems once you are a few hours down the road. Thinking about how the car will be used on the trip helps you focus on the systems that matter most for reliability and comfort. Fluids, Filters, and Leaks to Check Before You Go Fluids are th ... read more