Quick, easy & trouble free tips to keep your car safe on the road.
| 1. | Service your car regularly. A well tuned and maintained vehicle will perform better and more economically. |
| 2. | Use less accelerator pedal. Use only enough pedal to maintain a constant speed. This reduces tyre wear and mechanical repairs. |
| 3. | Keep the battery on full charge. A constantly discharged battery will not see out its full life. |
| 4. | Keep your tyres at the recommended pressure. Under-inflated tyres can increase your fuel consumption by 10% or more. |
| 5. | Keep your engine clean. It makes servicing easier and reduces the risk of grease and grime build-up hampering cables and other moving parts. |
| 6. | Fix small mechanical problems before they become larger ones. You can save expensive repairs that way. |
| 7. | Run your car air conditioner even in winter. Just a few minutes will prevent the seals from drying out. Also your air conditioner is a quick way to demist all windows on a winter morning. |
| 8. | Make sure you check your radiator level every fortnight and top it up if necessary. Use coolant, not water, as this will retard corrosion and save later repairs. |
| 9. | Make sure your fan belt is tensioned correctly (about 2cm free play only). A slipping belt can deteriorate quickly and cause wear to water pump and alternator bearings. |
| 10. | It pays to start winter with fresh engine oil. Old oil thickens and imposes extra strain on the engine, particularly on cold morning starts. |