This document provides holiday road trip tips from Toyota of Orlando and recommends five car care appointments to take before a road trip: 1) an air filter check, 2) an oil change, 3) a tire rotation and inspection, 4) a lighting check, and 5) brake service. It encourages scheduling these appointments at Toyota of Orlando, which is open 7 days a week with long service hours and money-saving specials to ensure your car is road trip ready.

1. Holiday road trip tips from Toyota of Orlando
Are you ready to hit the road for the holidays? Road trips are a great way to get
where you’re going this holiday season to celebrate with family and friends
whether you want to avoid the airlines OR just see the open road. However, it’s
critical to ensure that you prep for a road trip before you leave – specifically, your
car. Toyota of Orlando’s service team is here to explain exactly which service
appointments you should make before you head out.
Five car care appointments to take before a road trip
Air filter check: Make sure your air filter is clean before you head out on a long
road trip. This is the car part responsible for pulling air into the engine to create
that air/fuel mixture for ignition, so the last thing you want is a dirty one when
you’re going to be traveling long distances.
Oil change: When was the last time you had an oil change? Your car will be
working overtime on a road trip as it travels long distances at high speeds. It
needs plenty of clean oil to keep the engine cool and lubricated. Avoid engine
overheating and damage – bring your car to Toyota of Orlando to have our auto
service team check things out.

2. Tire rotation and inspection: You should at least have your car tires inspected
at Toyota of Orlando before a road trip. Our team will visually inspect them to
make sure they’re in good enough condition to hit the road, and they’ll also check
things like tire pressure and tread depth to ensure maximum performance,
safety, and fuel efficiency on your trip.
Lighting check: Have ALL of your lights checked before you take off on a
holiday road trip. Remember, the days are shorter so you may find yourself
driving in the dark. You want your headlights, taillights, interior lights, dash lights,
turn signals, and even hazard lights to be working in top notch condition.
Brake service: You’ll definitely want your brakes in the best condition possible
when taking a holiday trip. Schedule brake service at Toyota of Orlando so you
have the braking power you need for a safe trip. Our techs will inspect the entire
system and replace or repair anything that seems like it’s not in the best shape.
Car detailing: No one wants to hit the road in a dirty car (especially when it’s
likely it’ll get even dirtier during your drive time). Schedule car detailing before
you head out so your ride is sparkling clean and comfortable… and consider
scheduling it again after you get back!
Toyota of Orlando can get you ready for holiday travel today

3. Our Orlando auto service center is here to help you take on holiday travel, but
schedule your appointment now! We’re open seven days a week at (407) 298-
0001 with the longest service hours in Central Florida. Call us to make an
appointment and hear about our money-saving car care specials. You can also
stop by to talk to one of our techs at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 across from
the Millenia Mall.