This year has given us more reason to travel especially that we have surpassed (Thank God) the challenges of the pandemic.
Traffic is back to normal and with the upcoming Holy Week, expect city exodus and the would be jampacked roads of both NLEX and SLEX.
Yes, Holy Week is almost upon us again. For most people, this means a few days off from work and a chance to catch up on some much-needed rest and relaxation. The resulting free time is often used by many to go out of town for a road trip to a new destination or to visit family in the province.
Your friends from Prestone has prepared a list of essentials of what to do and prepare as you travel this Holy Week.
- Properly maintained vehicle IS a MUST!
Holy Week is a holiday for everyone. And this means there will be traffic along the highways leaving the city and entering back in at the end of the week can get bad. The MUST is for you to have a SAFE and WORRY-FREE travel with Prestone. In any travel, always prepare your vehicle by visiting your trusted auto shops and mechanics for that much needed maintenance and check-ups.
- BLOCBAGETS
I’m sure you have heard of the driving safety tip, BLOWBAGETS? This is a motoring term that stands for battery, lights, oil, water, brake, air, gas, engine, tire, and self. Sounds a little funny, yes, but it’s a serious reminder about checking your car to prevent an accident or breakdown.
Prestone Philippines, the country’s number one and most trusted auto fluid has just amended this and made it to BLOC BAGETS. Make it a habit to check and make your card prepared and ready. Whether you’re heading out on a summer road trip or just driving to work. It may be tedious to check every nook and cranny of your vehicle when you’re rushing to your destination. But minding your BLOCBAGETS before driving off will keep you and your passengers safe on the road.
3. TRAFFIC PROOF YOURSELF AND YOUR PASSENGERS WITH MUSIC OR MOVIES
Traffic can be notoriously bad. With this, to make yourself always cool, you may want to compile and download your favorite playlists to get you through the slog. If you’re a passenger with a laptop or tablet, you can also download a couple of TV shows or movies to tide you through.
4. Complete Car Tools PLUS PRESTONE AUTO FLUIDS
You never know when accidents or emergency will happen. That is why you should always have a set of emergency tools packed in your car regardless if you’re going on a road trip or not. A tire jack and tire change tools are a must. You can’t go wrong with a set of jumper cables, tow straps, and a first aid kit, too. Prestone Auto Fluids like Coolant and Break Fluid is also a PLUS so that you can also do your own Top-Up. And if you have the extra resources, a portable tire inflater could be another lifesaver for you and your family on your trip.
5. Maps and navigation apps
Navigations apps like Waze or Google Maps can help you find your way easily. If you happen to be headed somewhere with poor mobile data service, then an old-school paper map will come in handy. Lastly, if for example your map will not be updated, you can easily ask residents and get the needed direction to your area of destination.
6. Food and water
Road trips can be long. Pack some bottles of water for the trip. And to avoid getting hungry before you can reach the next food stop, keep some snacks handy as well to keep you and your passengers satiated. Chips and sandwiches can be a lifesaver especially for destinations that does not have readily available stores.
7. All “FIVE” tires should be properly inflated
Speaking of an inflater, you should always make sure your spare tire is filled with air before you set off on any long drive. You might be diligent about keeping your car’s tires inflated, but it’s easy to forget about your spare. Make sure it’s ready to go before you start your journey.
8. Chargers and power banks
Aside from your car’s batteries, pack some extra charging cables that you can plug into your car’s USB or charging ports. If there are a lot of you—or there aren’t enough charging ports for all your gadgets—a fully charged power bank is your must.
Aside from these, bring a lot of patience to have a memorable and fun trip this Holy Week.
