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Originally Posted by Surprise  Is it necessary to carry original documents of car?
Is it necessary to carry original licenses?
If photocopy is enough, does it needs to be attested by the owner of the car (if the owner is not part of the gang)
Which is advisable- Long drive check up of car and service after the trip or service before the trip (2-3 days in advance)
Air pressure need to be 1-2 PSI lower or higher? or the regular psi should do
At what interval the air needs to be rechecked (say 400 kms once) |
I always carry my originals - RC Book, Driving License, PUC Certificate and Insurance Policy. I also keep a back-up photocopy.
If you are not the owner, and driving a SUV, you always run the risk of being harassed by cops on the pretext that you are a taxi, with private number plates, and not having a commercial driving license. No attestation by owner is required, anyone can drive the car, not just the owner.
I always get teh vehicle checked and repaired at least 7-10 days before the trip so that no last-minute workmanship problems turn up, and also that I have enough time for a second visit to the workshop, if need be. Give special attention to things like wheel alignment because a faulty job can ruin your tyres even on a 500-km trip.
I always keep tyre pressure below manufacturer specs, normally 2 pts below.
I never check en route air pressure since the heated air inside the tyres on the run can cause distorted and imbalanced tyre inflation. And if I have to, I check within 5 kms of running the car (unless it is a very cold morning), once the ambient temperature is reached, and only in the auto air pumps.