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Long distances, heavy-cargo loads and hot weather can put a lot of extra pressure on your car, too, so it pays to do a bit of preparation to avoid a highway breakdown or traffic incident. Here are four tips to help you reach your summer holiday destination safely this year.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/motorist-safety-hub/keeping-your-cool-summer-driving-tips/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple/text_1079109781","model":{"title":"Always check your vehicle before a trip","text":"\u003Cp\u003EA car with hidden or developing issues is a recipe for disaster on a long, hot drive, so make a pre-trip check a mandatory part of your holiday prep. If your car is up to date on service, you just need to do a quick check of your engine’s fluid levels (oil, coolant, wiper fluid etc.) and check that your tyres are at the correct pressure (and have a good amount of tread with no obvious damage). If your car hasn't been serviced in a while, make sure to book one in ahead of your trip. The same applies for trailers, boats and caravans – axle bearings can dry out, unrotated tyres can weaken and other hidden issues can develop – so have whatever your towing checked by a professional if it’s been a while since it was on the road. \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-quick-car-checks-before-hitting-the-road.html\"\u003EFor more information, check out four quick car checks before hitting the road here.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/motorist-safety-hub/keeping-your-cool-summer-driving-tips/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple/text_650555740","model":{"title":"Don't overpack","text":"\u003Cp\u003ECars are designed to operate in a specific weight range and exceeding that can be detrimental to your vehicle’s economy, reliability, roadholding, braking and ultimately your safety.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo ensure you're not overpacking, look up your car's maximum payload in the owner's manual (this tells you how much weight you can carry) and never exceed it. 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