FEBEST Seasonal Check-List: Taking the Car on Holiday

Author : Pacific Auto Zone Auto Zone | Published On : 24 Aug 2026

Before a long drive, inspect the components that leave you stranded rather than merely annoyed: cooling, driveline boots, wheel bearings, steering, brakes and ball joints. Almost every roadside failure on a road trip starts as something visible at home, usually a cracked rubber boot or a bearing with play in it. This check-list works through the vehicle system by system.

Planning a long trip and want no unpleasant surprises from the car? Here are the assemblies that cause the most trouble specifically when you are a long way from home.

In general, and particularly if the trip runs past 1,000 km, we recommend a full service beforehand so you can set off with complete confidence. It pays to be systematic and work through the main assemblies in groups.

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