There is every chance that you spend more time in your Mercedes-Benz or other cars than you think. From commuting to work to traveling with friends, your auto is a place that gives you a ticket to freedom wherever you go. Without a car that’s road-ready, you’re going to be dealing with a vehicle that constantly breaks down and doesn’t take you where you need to be. 

The last thing you want when you are on the road is for the car to break down in any way. You want to know that you can get from place to place without the added stress of the car not being functional. You want the best tires, the best wiring, the best everything to ensure that your car is working well and running to its best ability. You want your family car to be a happy place, and we’ve got some tips to ensure that your car is ready for any car trip going. 

1. Always keep supplies in the trunk. From the emergency kit that will help you to fix the tires, to the spare phone, torch and the First Aid kit, your car needs a supply kit. Thinking ahead will make dealing with the unexpected on the road much less stressful. You want to know that your car is well-stocked with all of the essentials and there are caddies that you can buy for your stuff, too.  Make sure that you keep spare batteries, water and matches in the emergency kit, too. 
2. Tune up the air conditioner. You need to make sure that your car has cool air and heat. Whether it’s winter or summer time, you want to know that your car is comfortable on the inside. Make sure that you have your car’s heating and air conditioning system working well before you take any trips. When you do this, you can ensure that you are as comfortable as possible on any road trip.
3. Regular maintenance. If you want your car ready for anything, then you have to start with regular maintenance and fixing going on. If you ensure that you are taking your car to see a mechanic for a check up, you are being very sure that you are able to drive safely. You have to get your tire pressure, fluids and battery regularly checked and when you do that, you can guarantee that the maintenance you are doing is worth it. 
4. Modern upgrades. Okay, so while you have your car functional and ready for the road, have you considered the swag? Upgrading your car to ensure that every single feature is modernized, with the latest in-built music and app technology, you’re going to be able to improve the look of your car and make it better for those longer road trips. You could even have new screen upgrades and charge ports installed in the car to fully customize it. 
5. Repaint it every few years. If you want to truly upgrade your car and make it ready for anything (including sale), then you need to consider repainting it every couple of years. A thorough repaint job is going to ensure that you get your car upgraded in value. Plus, it’s going to be a fun way to ensure that your car is clean, tidy and ready to be on the road. 
6. Read the manual. When was the last time you read the manual of your car? Often, these come with a lot of information that’s just blurb, but there are always some tidbits in there that just make sense. For example, do you always mix up which side your fuel tanks are on? You can get the arrows put into your car so that you can remember where your fuel goes into the car. 
7. Get the brakes checked. Whether you are going on longer journeys or short ones, you have to ensure that your brakes are able to handle it. If you don’t get your brakes checked, you will find that you are in trouble later on if you can’t stop. Getting your car on the road requires you to ensure that it’s safe and if you don’t check the brakes, it’s not going to be worth being on the road at all.

The car that you drive has to be one that is safe, reliable, and modern. The more upgrades you have, the better off you’ll be. Driving should be a pleasure, but without these tips, you’ll find it less than fun to drive a lemon that breaks down!