Although August is coming to an end, there are still festivals ahead and the car can quickly go from being a valuable item to a nuisance problem if certain precautions are not taken. The time at a festival should be spent enjoying it and not worrying.
For this reason, from the rental company Stress Free Car Rental they have prepared a compendium of good practices to guarantee peace of mind when you are at a concert and camping. “A little planning is enough to ensure that you and the rest of the passengers can enjoy a trip without any problems to the festival of your choice,” they say.
First of all, it is important to know where it will be done. If you have never been to that festival, the ideal is to consult with someone who has already been and find out if there are places to park nearby, if they are free, what kind of weather will it be those days… These are all factors that will determine what to do with the car when it arrives.
Then, it is convenient to determine what use is going to be made of the vehicle. At some festivals, it is allowed to park near the tents and use it as a secure storage place. In others, on the other hand, it is parked very far away and is only used to get there and go.
In both cases, the ideal is for it to be as accessible and sheltered as possible, since no one wants to walk hours to it, after three days of music and sleeping badly.
Many festivals that have remote parking have a shuttle service that connects you to the site, so sometimes it’s not terrible to park far away. Of course, it is convenient to make a note or a photo to remember the exact place in crowded places. Also, always avoid displaying valuables to ensure safety.
Most festivals are held far from towns, to take advantage of the open space and be able to make noise. This is nice for your neighbors, but remember that it’s easy to fill your car with sand, dirt, or mud if you’re not careful. For this reason, it is a good idea to get new car mats, especially rubber ones that can be washed with a hose.
Keep in mind that both entering and exiting the festival will likely experience crowds and traffic jams. It is advisable to be proactive about departure times to avoid them as best as possible. It is also important to have enough fuel and avoid refueling at the nearest gas station because there will also be queues there.
From Stress Free they recommend that you get a satellite navigation system, but, unless the festival is in the middle of the desert and there is no coverage, we do not recommend that you opt for this solution. Keeping the key safe and dry is essential.
When it comes time to return, it is always a good idea to do so well rested and completely sober. The last nights of the festivals are usually faced with more enthusiasm and staying up late, but if resting at night means doing it after sleeping, this can mean that you go out later and that you avoid traffic jams when you return.