Basic safety checks for your car

  • Mar 19, 2012
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Today's cars come equipped with a plethora of gadgets to ensure the safety of it's occupants. But an ill maintained car can either partially or completely negate their effects. Here are a few checks you can do on your car at home, which should go a long way in ensuring your and your car's safety when it matters


Basic safety checks for your car

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Somethings you should check often in your car are the fluid levels - engine oil, brake fluid, coolant and even the windshield washer fluid. These keep your car running healthily and ensure that you won’t have a breakdown in the middle of nowhere. Another important safety aspect is wheels and tyres - they’re what keep your car on the road. Check if they’re correctly inflated and if the tread hasn’t worn down too much. Occassionally give all the wheel lugnuts a good tighening with a spanner - you don’t want the wheel coming off at highway speeds. Once in a while, be sure you peer under the car to ensure it’s not leaking any fluids from anywhere - those could be the tell-tale signs of a bigger problem. Lights are of the utmost importance. Not only do they help you see in the dark, but they also help other motorists spot your car in the dark. Make sure ALL of them work. Lastly, make it a habit of checking whether the doors are actually locked each time you lock them - you wouldn’t want anyone nicking anything from the inside would you?

Catch that latch

Seatbelts are your first line of defence in a crash. Make sure they move smoothly in either direction, but when you give a sharp tug, it should instantly lock in place. Ensure the buckle works properly and smoothly without any creaks.

Don’t forget boot-camp

Always make sure your car’s boot packs all the necessary equipment. The spare wheel should be in place and properly inflated. The tool kit, jack and tommy, safety triangle, first aid kit and spare bulbs are absolute must-haves in the boot.

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