Is My Car Safe for a Long-Distance Canadian Road Trip? A Burlington Mechanic's Pre-Trip Checklist
August 12th, 2026
Before a long-distance Canadian road trip, check for the four things that actually strand people: brake pad thickness (replace below 3 mm), serpentine belt and tensioner condition (measure wear, don't just look for cracks), cooling system health, and tire condition (including the spare). Then pack an emergency kit for remote Ontario's realities.
