A Quick Guide Prepping for Your Texas Road Trip This Spring

And Which Road Trip-Worthy VW Vehicles to Check Out at Your Local Volkswagen Dealer

If you’ve ever gone on a road trip before, then you’re already familiar with the dreadful feeling that you may have forgotten something important. There’s nothing worse than traveling a few hundred miles cross-country only to remember that you left an important medication, your wallet, or something of equal importance back at home.

Then you have to ask yourself a really tough question: “Do I burn a few hours going back to retrieve it or do I press on and hope that I don’t need it?”

That’s a tough call to make when you’re out on the road with your family in tow. Going back will for sure have an effect on the overall mood of the trip. Not going back may cost you down the line.

So, what’s the best way to avoid this situation from happening? You gotta be prepared.

That means thinking about every item that you could potentially need, and perhaps a few that you don’t, but are nice to have (just in case). The next time that you’re packing up for your big family road trip, consider these items as they may help you avoid hitting any potential snags.

The Items You Need to Have to Legally Drive

Breaking down on the side of the road is probably the worst thing that can happen to you during a road trip. So, what’s a close second? Getting pulled over by local law enforcement, of course.

Although we can’t help you out if you were speeding or performed an illegal lane change, we can at least help you avoid racking up any additional citations by having the right documentation on hand.

Before you hit the road, make sure you have your:

• Driver’s license
• Vehicle registration
• Proof of insurance

Items That Are Great to Have in Case You Have Car Trouble

“Car trouble.” These are two words you never want to hear during a road trip. A leaking hose or a punctured tire can quickly bring your fun family road trip to a screeching halt, so it’s best to be prepared for anything and everything.

Try to have most of the following items with you before you start your journey.

• Roadside assistance (included with VW Carefree Coverage) or AAA card
• Emergency roadside assistance kit
• Duct tape (for patching up hose leaks)
• Car manual
• Extra car key
• Spare tire and/or a canister of Fix-a-Flat
• Jumper cables
• Tire pressure gauge
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Ice scraper (for winter traveling)

Items That Will Make You and Your Passengers More Comfortable

Not everyone is cut out for life on the road. You might find that some of your passengers feel cramped or otherwise uncomfortable while cruising along the Interstate. This is especially true for anyone with young kids who have a lot of pent-up energy. Keeping your passengers entertained and comfortable is a big job, but there are ways to manage it.

Here are some items that make being on the road easier:

• Sunshades for windows
• Eye mask or sunglasses (for daytime napping)
• Refillable water bottles
• Variety of snacks and drinks
• Travel pillows and blankets
• Cozy breathable clothing
• Baby wipes to keep hands clean
• A great soundtrack or audiobook
• Any applicable travel toiletries or medications

Finding a Road Trip-Worthy Vehicle at Your Local Volkswagen Dealer

Fortunately, the engineers and designers at Volkswagen always keep long distance travel in mind when creating their vehicles. Longtime road-trippers will recall how America fell in love with the Type 2 VW Microbus back in the 1970s, which was the archetype for cross-country travel for big groups.

Although the design and performance of Volkswagen vehicles has elevated since then, the spirit of road-tripping in a VW remains the same.

For instance, if you’re looking for an SUV with plenty of seating, storage, and power, then the VW Atlas is the perfect large-size vehicle for you and your family. It offers nearly 97 cubic feet of storage, which means you can pack in all your camping gear and luggage without breaking a sweat.

Or, if you’re looking for a vehicle with fantastic fuel economy, you can’t go wrong with the all-new VW Jetta. It gets 31 miles per gallon in the city and 41 miles per gallon on the highway. It’s fantastic for keeping those trips to the gas station under control.

Stop By Your Local Volkswagen Dealer for Great Deals on VW!

If you’re looking for the perfect VW vehicle for your upcoming road trip, there’s no need to Google search “Volkswagen dealership near me.” Swing by VW Cypress directly, which is located at 19550 Northwest Fwy. in Houston.

We have plenty of new cars, used cars, and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection. Don’t forget to check out our specials for more great deals on VW products and services.

To make a test drive appointment or to ask a question about any of our vehicles, call us at 281-532-8824 or email us directly using the contact form on our website.

Are you a current VW owner in need of routine maintenance, repair, or service? contact the VW service center to set up your appointment today.

Important notification to our customers: Volkswagen Cypress SALES operations will move into its new location at 11411 Farm to Market 1960 West in Houston, TX, after the holidays! SERVICE operations will also move to a new location after the holidays. Its new stand-alone building can be found at 10828 Steepletop Drive in Houston, TX, located just one minute away from the SALES.

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