Vehicle maintenance recommended for safe summer road trips

Experts advise drivers to perform preventive vehicle maintenance before the August vacation period to avoid breakdowns and accidents. Recommended checks include oil changes, fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, suspension, lights, airbags and seat‑belt systems. In El Salvador, drivers such as Héctor Espinoza and Mario Ramírez took their cars to a workshop after noticing steering vibration or other anomalies, reporting that the service helped ensure safe long‑distance travel with their families.

Travel safety guidance also stresses planning the journey: reviewing traffic conditions, weather forecasts, and route options; taking regular rest stops; and adapting the trip for passengers with infants, seniors, pregnant women, mobility impairments, or sensory sensitivities. Proper ventilation, avoiding prolonged sitting, and keeping phones charged are additional recommendations. The advice applies across regions where summer road traffic surges, including Spain and other European destinations.