Headed Down the Shore? Make Sure You Are Road-Trip Ready with These Reminders
Road trips are part of the essence of summer in New Jersey. Maybe it is the Shore. Maybe it is the mountains up northwest. Maybe it is a long weekend exploring with no particular destination in mind.
Our friends at Lester Glenn Auto Group are boosting your summer fun with vehicle prep reminders and a few New Jersey drives worth the gas.
New Jersey road trips that never get old
- Cape May. The southern tip of the state, with Victorian streets, a working lighthouse, and some of the best sunsets in the Northeast.
- The Delaware Water Gap. Trade the boardwalk for waterfalls and hiking trails about 90 minutes northwest.
- High Point State Park. Stand at the highest spot in New Jersey and take in three states on a clear day.
- Long Beach Island. Eighteen miles of beach towns, perfect for a slow day with the windows down.
Give your vehicle a once-over before you go
Summer heat is hard on a car. Before any long drive, run through this quick checklist:
- Tires. Check the pressure (heat changes it) and look at the tread. Underinflated tires run hot and can fail on a long highway stretch.
- Brakes. If you hear squealing or feel a shimmy when you stop, get them looked at before you load up the family.
- Air conditioning. A weak AC on the Parkway in July is its own kind of misery. Test it now, not at exit 82.
- Fluids. Coolant, oil, and brake fluid work harder when the temperature climbs.
- Battery. Heat kills batteries faster than cold does. If yours is a few years old, have it tested.
- Wipers and washer fluid. Summer thunderstorms roll in fast along the Shore.
Trust us, 10 minutes of your time or a quick stop at a service center beats dealing with an issue on the shoulder. In fact, you can schedule a free summer road trip multi-point inspection at any Lester Glenn service center, and they'll check the tires, brakes, AC, and fluids for you.
Are you ready for a vehicle upgrade?
You want your vehicle to be safe and stylish, to provide comfortable seating and consoles, and to handle well in everything from daily commutes to winter storms to spontaneous summer road trips. If your current ride is missing those marks, remember that Lester Glenn Auto Group offers more choices.
As a family of dealerships in Ocean, Monmouth, and Middlesex counties, Lester Glenn carries Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Ford, Jeep, GMC, Hyundai, Chevrolet, and more.
Want a fuel-friendly commuter that doubles as a weekend cruiser? A compact SUV from one of the import brands fits the bill. Hauling the whole crew plus the beach gear? A three-row SUV or a truck with real towing power can take the boat and the bikes along for the ride.
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