Ultimate Road Trip Checklist: Essential Items for a Memorable Adventure

The great Aussie Road trip is a popular holiday adventure. Make sure you do these important checks before packing your car and hitting the road to ensure you reach your destination safe and sound.

Tyre Condition: Make sure your vehicle’s tyres are up to the task. They should have sufficient tread (look for the treadwear indicator on each tyre) and have even wear. Check for any ‘suspicious’ damage (such as cracks, splits or any nails or screws stuck to their surfaces.)

If you see any and think they might have punctured the tyre, don’t try to remove them; head to your nearest Bob Jane T-Marts store, a leading tyre shop that offers a wide range of high-quality tyres including 4x4 tyres, off-road tyres, budget tyres and have them removed by a professional; they can make an assessment and repair or replace the tyre as needed.

Tyre Pressures: Check your tyre pressures when they’re ‘cold’ (before you go driving for the day; you’ll get a more accurate reading). Ensure the pressure in each tyre is set to the vehicle’s recommended level. If you need to buy new tyres, check out check out Bob Jane T-Marts' online tyre sale to find cheap tyres that suit your vehicle and budget. to find cheap tyres that suit your vehicle and budget.

Spare Tyre:If your car has a spare tyre (full-size or space-saver), check its condition and air pressure level. You don’t want to discover it doesn’t have enough air when you’re about to change a flat tyre hundreds of kilometers from home. If you need to replace your spare tyre, visit your nearest Bob Jane T-Marts store and explore their range of wheels and tyres.

Tools to change a flat tyre: If your car comes fitted with a jack, wheel brace and any safety items needed to safely change a flat tyre, check they’re present in the car and working correctly. If your car doesn’t have a spare wheel but has a ‘Tyre Repair Kit’, such as a tyre sealant reinflation can, make sure it’s complete and you’ve read the instructions.

Your vehicle’s servicing schedule is up to date: Make sure your car has had its most recent manufacturer-recommended scheduled service before your road trip. Bob Jane T-Marts offers comprehensive car servicing and maintenance services to keep your vehicle in top condition.

Save the Bob Jane T-Marts website to your phone’s favourites: This way, you can buy tyres online or locate your nearest Bob Jane T-Marts store when you’re on the road and need a flat tyre repaired or replaced.

“Nothing spoils a great road trip like being ill-prepared,” says Bob Jane T-Marts National Training and Development Manager Tony Harrison. “A few simple checks and a little prep work can save you lots of time and hassle if you get a flat tyre on the road. Pop into your local Bob Jane T-Marts store, a leading tyre shop in Australia, for a quick tyre check before you drive off. It could make a big difference to your holiday.”