Category: Road Trips

Are you hitting the road for the holidays this year? Our experts at My Mechanic will be happy to service your vehicle, give it a winter inspection, and do any repairs that might be required. Below are some important vehicle checklists for conquering winter weather trips. Windshield Wipers Wiper blades are crucial to safe driving. […]

Nearly everyone is feeling the pain of higher gas prices at the pump. Unless you own an electric vehicle, you know how painful these gas prices can be to your wallet and there is no sign of them ending anytime soon.  Perhaps you had considered a road trip this summer but wonder if high gas […]

If you’re like a great many Americans, you are planning on a family road trip to visit your relatives, friends, and in-laws. Since most people stayed home in 2021 due to Covid, and airlines have made flying SO unfriendly, is it any wonder that the majority of people plan on using their car to travel? […]

It’s November folks and you know what that means. If it hasn’t snowed yet or gone below freezing, it’s just a matter of time before it will. There is no maybe about tough winters in Chicago and the suburbs, which means that November is the perfect time to prep your car for the upcoming winter. […]

One thing is going to happen this summer, perhaps more than ever before. Road Trips.  With airlines having big problems being able to find staff, they are canceling flights right and left. Who wants to sit on a stuffy, crowded airline anyway when you can hit the open road? Imagine finally being able to get […]

Let’s talk about the one thing everyone has on their mind: the quarantine. It feels as though it will never end, doesn’t it? Even though Chicago (and nearly all of Illinois) should be open by July, many people are choosing to stay home or avoid large crowds all summer. If you are doing the same, […]

Ah, remember the good old days when you would travel cross-country for a family vacation with nothing to do but listen to your Walkman headphones and fight with your siblings about how much room they were taking? Family road trips can have much less drama now thanks to all the things you can take with […]

For most pet owners, your beloved bestie is not just a pet, they are a part of the family. And as such, when you head out on vacation, no man or best friend gets left behind. If you are taking your little bundle of joy along for the road this holiday season, here are some […]

Stay Close Without Sacrificing Fun Summer vacation is quickly approaching, and if sandy beaches are not on your radar this year, don’t fret. There are a ton of great Midwest destinations that will please the entire family. You don’t have to go far to find fun: Sometimes it is just a matter of getting out […]