Many a Bump in the Road

All this travelling i've been doing lately has done some damage to my 4wd wheels. They were in pristine condition beforehand but now they are on the verge of popping from a minor bump in the road. I'll have to get my car fully serviced to ensure the wheels are not the only area that needs work.

My air conditioner stopped working halfway through the journey which was painful on the particularly sunny days. Car air conditioners are an absolute necessity when travelling for long hours day after day, especially in summer when cool air is all you can think about! My regular mechanic did warn me that the car air conditioner hoses were showing signs of damage but I decided to risk the possibility of a malfunction. I've certainly learnt my lesson!

I found myself not knowing where on earth I was even with a map by my side. I could use the services of a gps navigation system on my next journey so I shall have one installed during the car service. It would seem unlikely that one would get lost when only travelling on main roads with ample signage but I managed to find a way! Voice navigation would also be useful so i'll ensure I buy a GPS system with all the features available.

Somewhere along the journey while in a heat induced daze (thanks to my lack of air conditioning), I managed to lose my fuel cap while filling up. I'm always so careful to double check I have replaced it but, as I guzzled an icy cold beverage, it completely slipped my mind! Fortunately my fuel tank has a backup system which, while not being perfect, does the job nicely. There are sure to be replacement caps available, I may even buy a custom one.

In the not so distant future I plan to have my whole exhaust system replaced with a top of the range model. This will improve my engines true performance abilities as my current exhaust system is slowly disintegrating and reducing my car engines efficiency. It will be a huge job and cost quite a lot so I shall have to save up before this work is completed. Fortunately my friend is a mechanic and my fees are discounted to a much more affordable amount.

The tinting on my car glass has begun to bubble and peel off too. It is only affecting the side car windows so I should be able to continue driving safely for the time being. Things always seem to start breaking at the same time, It must be a universal car law or something. I'm crossing my fingers that it doesn't spread to my other cars as the expenses are already stretching my budget.

Many things went slighty awry on that last trip so i'm hoping the next one on my agenda will be much more successful. I'm going to travel in my performance car this time with a full service completed beforehand. There will be a group of us travelling up north through the countyside enjoying the empty roads and fresh air so someone is sure to know their way around a map i'm sure. I've just had some neon lighting installed throughout my car and it looks amazing in the dark of night. If I do find myself becoming lost, it won't be long until someone finds me and my blinding blue and green neon lights!

A few minor additions to my performance car are on the cards before we head off. They're not entirely necessary but will make the journey that much more enjoyable. The first addition will be some new shiny mag wheels to glisten in the sunlight. Not the cheap ones you can buy at your local service station either, but the custom built, unique mags i've seen around. The second addition will of course be personalised number plates. I've been meaning to buy them for years but could never decide on a design. This trip is sure to be the best so far with no incidents destined to destroy my travel dreams.