{"id":78,"date":"2026-09-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.iamavi.com\/portfolio\/ferrisley-autocare\/7-simple-checks-to-make-before-a-long-drive\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:00:00","slug":"7-simple-checks-to-make-before-a-long-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.iamavi.com\/portfolio\/ferrisley-autocare\/7-simple-checks-to-make-before-a-long-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Simple Checks to Make Before a Long Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A long drive, whether it\u2019s up the M6 or down to the coast, is a good moment to give your car a little extra attention. A few minutes of checks before you leave helps you set off with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why it matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Longer trips put steady demands on tyres, fluids and lights. Spotting something small at home is far easier than dealing with it on the hard shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Tyre pressures and tread depth (the legal minimum is 1.6mm), including the spare.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Engine oil and coolant levels, checked with the engine cool.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Screenwash and the condition of your wiper blades.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Headlights, brake lights and indicators.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Any warning lights on the dashboard after starting the car.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Brakes that feel or sound different from usual.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>A warning triangle, phone charger and breakdown cover details.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to seek professional help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice uneven tyre wear, fluid levels that keep dropping, a warning light or anything that feels different on the road, it\u2019s worth booking an inspection before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A short, regular routine before a trip helps you notice changes early. If in doubt, ask a professional to take a look before a long journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A quick routine before a long journey helps you spot common problems before you set off. Here are the essentials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-78","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maintenance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.iamavi.com\/portfolio\/ferrisley-autocare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.iamavi.com\/portfolio\/ferrisley-autocare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.iamavi.com\/portfolio\/ferrisley-autocare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.iamavi.com\/portfolio\/ferrisley-autocare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.iamavi.com\/portfolio\/ferrisley-autocare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/demo.iamavi.com\/portfolio\/ferrisley-autocare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.iamavi.com\/portfolio\/ferrisley-autocare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.iamavi.com\/portfolio\/ferrisley-autocare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.iamavi.com\/portfolio\/ferrisley-autocare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.iamavi.com\/portfolio\/ferrisley-autocare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}