{"id":4785,"date":"2023-03-23T16:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4785"},"modified":"2025-10-02T15:59:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T14:59:15","slug":"road-trips-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/road-trips-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Road Trips UK: Tips on How to Plan a Road Trip UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Summer is right around the corner, and before you know it, you&#8217;ll be packing the car and enjoying sun-soaked adventures with friends and family. Road trips, days out and staycations in the UK are on the rise, and you&#8217;ll soon be using your car a lot more than you think, so before you set off, it&#8217;s worth asking yourself: is my car ready for summer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#7e30f2\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">How to Plan a Road Trip UK: Check Your Car<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The demand for staycations in the UK is on the rise, and whether you&#8217;re planning a weekend break, a long holiday or a day out, being able to load the car up with loved ones and essentials is one of the many joys of holidaying at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelling in the UK is a lot easier than travelling abroad, but something you need to consider is checking the health of your car. Before you start your road trips UK or day out, you need to conduct a summer health check on your car, but what does that mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a car summer health check?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A summer checklist is an examination of your vehicle&#8217;s core functions, making sure the vital components are in good working condition before travelling. Take a look at this car summer health checklist: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tyres <\/strong>&#8211; check that there is enough tread on your tyres and that the pressure is set correctly (according to manufacturer instructions). These checks are essential for the summer months and long-distance driving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lights <\/strong>&#8211; Your lights are an essential part of your car, so make sure you check them before long-distance driving. Hazards, brake, fog, reverse, main, beams, sidelights: check them all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fluids <\/strong>&#8211; Engine oil, screenwash, brake fluid, ensure your vehicle fluids are ready for your road trip UK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brakes <\/strong>&#8211; Your brakes are essential, and for a small fee, a local garage will happily inspect the health of the brakes of your car. 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Get breakdown cover ahead of time to give yourself peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure what breakdown cover to choose? Whether it\u2019s 4 pm or 4 am, with AA Breakdown cover, you\u2019ll never be stuck on the roadside ever again. AA Breakdown cover is the UK\u2019s largest breakdown service with over 100 years of experience, and they offer 24\/7 roadside assistance.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/retailers\/aa-breakdown-1192?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=uk+road+trips&amp;utm_content=220323-aa-1192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:#7e30f2\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">View more of our offers from the AA!<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#7e30f2;color:#7e30f2\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-94a415116dad7542e8b5551b45e75c99 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" 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has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/motoring\/insurance?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=uk+road+trips&amp;utm_content=220323-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Motor Insurance Offers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d7c119408170ce3321794438bcd3f3e7 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#1c36ba;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"patron\" style=\"font-size:40px\"><strong>Travel Insurance <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Keep your family safe!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/travel\/travel-extras\/travel-insurance?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=uk+road+trips&amp;utm_content=220323-travel-insurance\" style=\"background-color:#7e30f2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Travel Insurance Offers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 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wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/motoring\/breakdown-repairs?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=uk+road+trips&amp;utm_content=220323-breakdown-repairs\" style=\"background-color:#7e30f2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Breakdown Service Offers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-black-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-35feff3e5d493de39a2deeffadd8ae45 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"patron\" style=\"font-size:40px\"><strong>All Motoring Offers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#7e30f2;color:#7e30f2\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong>View more Motoring Teacher offers!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/motoring?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=uk+road+trips&amp;utm_content=220322-motoring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Motoring Insurance Offers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#7e30f2\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Tips for Your Next Road Trips UK<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan your route in advance &#8211; and plan your stops!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack for comfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a list of all your essentials in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a playlist in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean your car before you drive; it makes a difference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stock up on water, snacks, mints, and any other travelling essentials!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare entertainment for the kids; eye-spy, books, and make sure you charge the iPad, handheld games consoles, and any other technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#7e30f2\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">When to Plan Your Road Trips UK<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If want to plan a little break, why not plan one during the upcoming bank holidays? Whether you fancy a trip to a- classic United Kingdom seaside town, North York Moors, or a trip to Scottish Highlands or Northern Ireland, there are lots of places you can visit. Thankfully, there are lots of bank holidays coming up, so why not check out our Teachers Bank Holiday blog post and discover when&#8217;s best to plan your next trip?<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is right around the corner, and before you know it, you&#8217;ll be packing the car and enjoying sun-soaked adventures with friends and family. 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