What Car Maintenance Should I Do After a Road Trip? | GVE London – Blog

Ah, yes. Road trips. Every car enthusiast’s most awaited form of travelling, and rightfully so. It brings with it new roads to ride on—scenic and adventurous. From rough to smooth roads, you’re ready to put a million miles on your supercar. However, they are taxing, both upon you and on your car; especially if it’s a supercar. In this blog post, we’ll be sharing some car maintenance tips, that apply to all cars, and that you ought to follow after every road trip.

After Trip Maintenance Guide

Before a road trip, we’re super excited and often do our best to ensure our car is in the best condition it can be. However, once we return, we let our supercar simply sit. It is perfectly understandable to take a break and settle in again, but it’s best to perform the following checks ASAP. Taking care of your car after a road trip ensures it remains safe, efficient, and ready for the next adventure:

Start with a Complete Visual Inspection

Okay, so first things first, before going full-blown-mechanic mode, it is best to walk around your car and simply stare at it. A post-road-trip stare-down match wherein you walk all around your supercar and check for all the battle scars it may or may not have gained, like scratches, dents, or leaks. Open the bonnet to look for anything out of place and listen for any unusual noises during a short test drive. This general inspection will help you identify potential problems early on and potentially inform technicians at a supercar bodyshop like GVE London about the body damage the car has.

Once that is done, it is time to move on to more specific kinds of supercar maintenance tips.

Inspect Your Tyres

Tyres go through a lot during a road trip. The wear on them, temperature fluctuations, speed, and several other factors can cause bulges or punctures. Check if the tread is still at a decent level and ensure all tyres match the recommended air pressure; both underinflated and overinflated tyres are bad news.

Check Brakes

Supercars are meant to go fast, but they’re also equally capable (as they should be) of stopping just as quickly. Regular car brake maintenance is crucial to ensure this capability remains intact. During long road trips, especially if you’re up in the mountains, brakes endure a significant amount of stress, which can result in squealing or grinding noises, usually caused by worn-out brake pads. Furthermore, road dust, ageing, and corrosion also inflict damage. Brakes are one of those “make-no-compromises-here” components in a vehicle, so ensure you get professional help immediately if you notice any negative signs.

Look for Suspension Damage

Bumpy roads are the archenemy of supercars. These menaces can often significantly harm your car’s bodywork and suspension if you don’t drive on them properly. So, check for strange noises when driving over bumps and look for signs of leaking shock absorbers or uneven car height. A damaged suspension affects handling, and ride comfort, and can threaten safety. A supercar bodyshop like GVE London can help diagnose and address any issues.

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Check Fluid Levels

Road trips can deplete essential fluids. Check the oil level and top it up if necessary. Examine the brake fluid, coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Replace or refill any low fluids. If your car has been running hot during the trip, let it cool down before checking these levels.

Conclusion

Taking care of your supercar post-road trip is as important as before it. If it got you through the journey, safe and sound, in one piece, it deserves some king-size treatment. To provide your supercar with just that, book an appointment with GVE London, an authorised supercar bodyshop that excels in working with super, high-performance, and luxury vehicles. Repairs, servicing, detailing, PPF as well as  MOT tests— you name it. Book an appointment with us today!