Airport Parking Safety Reminders For The Frequent Traveller

Travelling is a part of man’s quest for excellence. We are able to reach our designated places in a matter of hours thanks to modern transportation. But sometimes, you gotta leave something behind in order to reach a lace that is far beyond your own country, and sometimes, people take this for granted, leading to regret and uttermost disappointment.

Leaving your car in an airport parking lot may be the safest place to leave your car when going abroad or to other places, but this does not come with safety reminders. Below are things to be remembered when leaving your car at the airport parking lot. They may sound OC, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Remember to disconnect your battery.

If you’re going to go away for a long time, your car’s battery might get drained when not in use, or worse, may be used to start your car. Obviously, when the battery is disconnected, any car thief that has slipped through security will have a hard time reving up your engine since there is no electricity. Plus your car’s alarm system might drain your battery especially when its sensitive to stimuli. It’s better to be safe than sorry, so just reconnect it when you get back.

Have your engine checked before leaving.

This is the first protocol when leaving your car on an airport parking lot. Make sure that your car’s engine oil has been replaced if it has been used for a long time, plus check your battery life and water levels. You don’t want to come back and find that your car won’t start for some unknown reason right? So have it checked before leaving it.

Check  your tires.

Be sure that all four tires are fully inflated and has no leaks whatsoever. It’s really a hassle when you come back and you find that  one or all of them are flat. You never know when this could happen so it won’t hurt to check. Don’t forget to bring a jack, a set of tools and a spare tire along just in case of unexpected circumstances.

Bring an ice scraper along during winter travel.

If you’re going on a trip during winter season, nothing beats a handy dandy ice scraper, especially when an unexpected blast of snow and ice suddenly covers your car. Most travelers forget this and are usually stuck in the airport parking whenever this happens. Remember, no one wants to spend their Christmas at the parking lot.

Never leave any documents inside your car.

Do not leave any documents, especially your car’s registration documents inside. Even though the parking area has the best security, you never know when some car thief might just slip in. this has happened to me before, although not in an airport. I had no chance of recovering my car cause the papers were inside the glove compartment when it got jacked. So never leave any important papers.

Do not leave any spare keys inside the car.

This has been a habit by most drivers and has been costing them much. Please, even though your on an airport parking lot, do not leave your spare key inside the glove compartment or sun visor. The goal here is to make anyone who might slip in through security have a hard time jacking your car, so please, break this unsafe tradition.

About the Author: Rome Beley is a travel ambassador and blogger from Jurnii's Rv Rentals. They offer cruises australia and other services. Despite of her busy schedule, she never forgets to indulge in her wanderlust.