Tom Wood Subaru:
Our Road Trip Checklist
Whether you're taking a cross-country road trip or embarking on a weekend tour of Indiana landmarks, you want to ensure your Subaru is able to accommodate a longer journey. To check if your current car or SUV is road trip ready, visit our Subaru dealership in Indianapolis, IN, for road trip preparation service. We can inspect your Subaru Legacy or Ascent and make sure it is fully equipped to handle long road trips. From oil changes and wheel alignment to other road-ready services, the team at Tom Wood Subaru will help you prepare for your upcoming road trip. We've even compiled a road trip checklist and other long trip tips to assist you even further!
How to Prepare a Car for a Road Trip
Prepping your Subaru for a long road trip? There are many factors to consider, so visit our Subaru service experts so they can take a closer look at your sedan or SUV. We'll help you get your vehicle road trip ready by performing a multipoint inspection and addressing any issues that may need to be resolved before hitting the open road. Some pre-trip service tips include:
- Check your car's battery to ensure it is operating at full strength
- Inspect your belts, hoses and other components
- Top off all fluids
- Replace filters
- Check lights, brakes, tires and other integral areas of your vehicle
Need a Tom Wood Subaru service team member to take care of this for you? We'd be happy to help.
Should I Take an Old Car on a Road Trip?
If you're planning on taking a high-mileage car on a road trip, be sure to visit our service center first. While older cars can still make long journeys provided they are up to date on all inspections and routine maintenance, you definitely want to have a high-mileage Subaru looked at beforehand. If you are concerned of any pressing issues and want to upgrade to a new Subaru for added confidence during your road trip, our sales experts will be happy to show you around our showroom!
Road Trip Advice & Tips in Indianapolis, IN
Do you have any additional road trip service questions? Need to schedule a multipoint inspection to ensure your Subaru is road ready for a long trip? We hope our road trip checklist helped, but please don't hesitate to contact our service team if you have any additional inquiries or concerns.
