Make sure you're prepared for the festival journey!
Make sure you're prepared for the festival journey!
It’s that time of year. Festival season is upon us! If you’ve read our previous article on the best ways to travel to a festival and you’ve decided to take the car, don’t leave home without these essentials.
Before setting off on any journey it’s important to make sure your vehicle is road worthy. You can pop in to any Arnold Clark Service Centre for a free vehicle health check to ensure your car is ready for the drive ahead.
Chances are you’ll be heading somewhere remote. Most festivals will be well signposted but take a sat nav, just in case.
To get you and your passengers in the mood! With some excellent choices available on DAB digital radio, you’re sure to find something to suit your party mood.
Festival car parks feel a million miles from the campsite when you’re carting your camping gear across a field! If you have space in your boot, a trolley will make your life so much easier.
It might sound obvious but ensure your tank is filled with enough fuel to get you to, and far enough out of the festival. Most festivals will be miles from a petrol station and those close will be queued out of the door. If you book a service with us before you go, you’ll get a free £20 fuel card to help you on your way!
Unless you fancy a round-trip, REMEMBER YOUR TICKETS!
It’s likely you might have enjoyed a few beverages over the weekend. Whilst the designated driver should always take it easy on the last night of the festival, never take the risk of getting caught out. Ensure you’re well below the legal limit before setting off by bringing a self-test breathalyser. If you’re in Scotland, be especially wary about the new drink-driving laws.
Bring along some bin bags for muddy jackets and footwear. They’re cheaper than a valet bill!
Can you imagine returning to your car at the end of a festival only to discover your battery is flat? Jump leads should be an essential for any driver, especially those travelling to a field in the middle of nowhere!
At least one of you might be feeling a bit under the weather by the end of the festival. Have water, and painkillers on hand for the drive home.
