Are you going to be traveling anywhere this Thanksgiving? You’re not alone! Thanksgiving is one of the most traveled holidays and you might want to be prepared for anything and everything! It is important to make to proper preparation in order to have a smooth, stress-free travel.

If you’re planning to take on the road, the first thing we suggest you do is to check out the weather for wherever you’re going and the surrounding areas. You want to make sure that if you can avoid traveling through stormy weather, you do. You should also get your vehicle into tip-top shape before you hit the road. It might be annoying spending the money to service your vehicle, but it is a necessity! If you’re worried about spending too much money on maintaining your vehicle, we suggest you check out our service specials which can help you save big on minor and major repairs!

It is always important to make sure your vehicle is prepared for anything. I would be a really good idea to make sure you have a DIY Emergency Kit. Being prepared for anything is always ideal, from minor cuts to more major issues like a breakdown. Make sure your kit has jumper cables, blankets, first-aid, tool-kit, tire pressure gauge, tire inflator, flashlight, flares or reflectors, non-melting snacks (granola bars are my personal favorite).

Once you know what you’re heading into and you’re confident your vehicle can handle it, it’s time to start packing! We suggest not over packing, trust me, I know that is a lot easier said than done but you will thank yourself later! Overpacking takes up more space in your vehicle and depending on the size of your vehicle that could cause for a very uncomfortable ride. It also doesn’t help to overpack because it is extra weight in the vehicle, which causes poor MPG and more money out of your pocket to refill!

If you’re traveling with kids it is important to make sure you are prepared to keep them entertained, if not it could be a very long ride for you! Make sure to bring along any electronic games, movies, books, arts and crafts, and more! It never hurts to look up some travel games for the kids to play. Be sure to bring rewards for the kid(s) who behave well or win the game to keep them focused on the game which will keep them entertained and keep you stress-free.

We hope that you never have to worry about a breakdown or any other vehicle issue, but things do happen so we just want to help make sure you’re prepared! We hope you have a safe and fun holiday filled with great people, good food, and lots of love! Happy Thanksgiving!