Christmas journey checklist for your car!!!

Holla it’s the festive season, Christmas is upon us, even though it is a time for Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, it is usually counted as a holiday period for most people in Nigeria and a time when a lot of people travel back to their home town to be with extended families, some just want to relax from the hustle and bustle of the city in a more calm and relaxed environment.

Are you planning to be travel with your car like this guy??

Here on this post is a Nigerian checklist you should do and ensure its all ticked before you embark on your holiday trip, not for Christmas only this check list can be referenced for all long road trips. So let’s get started already

We would go from simple to complicated

1.      Check all lights are working (headlight alignments, head light beams, tail lights, indicator lights{trafficator} )

2.       Wiper and wiper fluid – ensure wipers clean the screen smoothly and the wiper fluid is in the reservoir.

3.       Check tire threads, swellings and pressure, change if not good enough; don’t forget the expiry date check on the tires except your ready for long talks with FRSC(road safety).

4.       Check on your vehicle documents to be sure they are complete and not expired, check for road worthiness certificate, vehicle license, insurance policy certificate, tint permit, police reports, change of ownership documents. Try to avoid police wahala.

5.       Check and ensure your spare tire is good and inflated; your jack should be working fine, wheel spanner, triangle and fire extinguisher should all be readily available.

6.       Take a drive with your mechanic to listen to the engine and also any strange noise on the wheels or on the car generally.

7.       Change the engine oil and oil filter, check coolant, brake fluid and all other fluids the car uses.

8.       Change air filter.

9.       Check transmission oil/gear oil for optimum gauge.

10.   Take you vehicle in for wheel balancing and alignment.

This are my top ten checklist for road trips, however you must remember not to drive beyond reasonable speed, obey all traffic rules, have your spare key with you, have a car charger and finally don’t drink while driving. Stay safe and be MOTOSMART and dont end up like this guy.