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8155 ROSWELL ROAD
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30350

Mon-Fri: 7AM – 6PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

A Tribute to Roderick L. “Rod” McCullough
Founder of McCullough Auto Care & Tire

With heavy hearts, we announce that the McCullough Auto Care family has lost our father, founder, and mentor. Roderick “Rod” L. McCullough passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at the age of 86. A man of integrity, quiet strength, and entrepreneurial spirit, Rod built a lasting legacy in both business and community, leaving behind a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his family.

Roderick moved to the Atlanta area from his native home in Anderson, South Carolina, in the 1960s, focused on starting his family business. He became a successful businessman during the 1970s, owning and operating several Shell service stations throughout the area. In 1969, he founded McCullough Auto Care in Sandy Springs, Georgia, with just $1,200 and a clear vision. Over the decades, Rod grew the business into a trusted name, known for its honest service and family-oriented values.

Rod found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved long bike rides, peaceful walks along his favorite beach, and cheering on his beloved Clemson Tigers. Above all, he was most proud of his family. He celebrated their accomplishments with pride and never missed an opportunity to remind others that “family is the most important thing in life.”

Rod’s legacy lives on through his children and grandchildren, many of whom have followed in his footsteps and contributed to the family business.  Through every customer served, every child mentored, and every value passed down, Rod McCullough’s legacy endures — a testament to a life well-lived and a family business built on trust, hard work, and heart.

How To Prepare Your Car For A Road Trip

Road trips are a great way to see the country, make memories, and escape your everyday life for a moment. They can be a highlight of your summer or a major headache if your car isn’t ready for long-distance travel. Whether you already have a road trip planned or are in the process of mapping one out, proper maintenance is essential when preparing your car for a road trip. Before setting out on your upcoming road trip, consider having your vehicle serviced to reduce your chance of breaking down on the side of the highway.

Here are some tips for how to prepare your car for an upcoming road trip.

Before Hitting the Road

Check or change your oil: Take out your dipstick and check your oil. It should look smooth, glossy, and almost transparent. 

Check or replace your filters: This includes air filter, cabin filter, engine air filter, oil filter, and fuel filter. Replace them if dirty.

Top off your fluids: Transmission, brake, power steering, radiator, and windshield fluids should be filled up before leaving.

Check All Four Tires: Use the penny trick to check tire tread depth and an air pump to check your air pressure. Tires should be properly inflated to the manufacturer’s recommendations.  

Check and clean your battery: Clean off any corrosion on your battery connections. You can bring your car into our shop, and we can test the strength of your battery for you. 

Check all your lights: Brake lights, tail lights, headlights, turn signals, high and low beams. Make sure they are bright enough in the dark.

Check the brakes: If you’ve noticed your brakes squealing or grinding, you’ll want to replace your brake pads before your road trip, especially if you’ll be driving through the mountains.

Check shocks and suspension: Push down on the hood of your car and see if it bounces after you let go. If so, bring your vehicle in for new shocks or struts.

Test your horn: Just one toot. Make sure it’s good to go.

While On The Road

Check for leaks while fueling up: This is a great time to walk the perimeter of your car and look for any leaks dripping from your car.

  • Water under the front is likely from the air conditioner. 
  • Black liquid is likely an oil leak
  • Green, pink, or orange liquid is likely a coolant leak.
  • Red, brown, or other color liquid is likely a transmission, brake, or power steering fluid leak.

Give your body enough fuel: Road trips are synonymous with snacks but make sure you eat enough quality food to remain energized and alert while driving.

Be on the lookout for potholes: You may be driving unfamiliar and rough roads on your trip. Potholes are more likely to appear after the winter, so be mindful of them when driving through areas where it snows in the winter.

When You Return Home

Home sweet home. Unpack your vehicle and take stock of how many miles you traveled. Give your car a well-deserved wash and check your tire pressure, adding or removing air as needed. Take care of any maintenance issues that may have come up while on the road by contacting McCullough NAPA Auto Care for service. Whether getting your car ready for a road trip or servicing it after the fact, McCullough NAPA Auto Care in Sandy Springs, Georgia, is a full-service auto shop that offers routine maintenance and repairs for all makes and models.