You depend on your vehicle to run safely and smoothly, especially during holiday travel. Yet, without the proper preventative maintenance, your vehicle very well could end up broken down on the side of the road, halting your holiday travel plans and costing you more money than Santa had expected to spend. We hear it all the time – customers need us to fix their vehicle after a major breakdown ruined their plans. Tow truck operators along the highways or major roadways stay very busy during the holiday season, towing vehicles with car trouble usually due to things that could have been prevented with some vehicle TLC and a trusted auto repair shop. Let’s be honest, no one wants to spend the holidays sitting around in a repair shop waiting room with strangers, no matter how good the coffee is!

Most years, AAA, which has around 49 million members, expects to be out on the highway assisting 1.4 million of them between December 18 and January 2. About 60 percent of these stranded travelers will be sent on their way from the roadside, but about 500,000 are going to need a tow. Being prepared ahead of time will go a long way toward helping get you safely to your holiday destination. When you make an auto repair appointment at our shop before heading out, you’ll enjoy peace of mind, knowing that your vehicle has been thoroughly looked over, top to bottom. We can complete all routine maintenance services with pre-vacation inspections performed by a well-qualified automotive technician. Before your trip, you should always have the following systems checked; cooling, braking, steering, suspension, tires, battery and charging system, fluids, belts, hoses, wipers and safety features such as horns, lights and mirrors.

Not only could a pre-travel inspection save you money, but it could also prevent dangerous road travel. You are also choosing a trusted repair shop, not just the closest shop to wherever you break down. This alone creates peace of mind for any driver and eliminates unnecessary holiday stress. Of course, we aren’t able to guarantee that nothing will happen down the road, but we can certainly tip the odds in your favor. Give us a call today and learn more about our preventative maintenance services or make an appointment for a pre-travel inspection. Don’t become an unfortunate statistic this holiday season.