Overloaded vehicles are sluggish at overtaking and they take longer to stop. Exceeding that maximum capacity puts your safety at risk – overloaded vehicles are less stable on the road and can be difficult to steer. This includes your indicators, brights, and emergency hazard lights.ĭon’t overload the car: Do you know? Your car has a maximum weight capacity. Lights on: From front to back, check that all your car lights are in working order. Don’t forget to check the condition of your spare tyre too. South African regulation stipulates that tyre tread depth must measure at a minimum of 1 millimetre across the circumference of the tyre. Similarly, dirty mirrors reflect the lights from cars behind you and can produce glare in your eyes, so clean them up.Ĭheck your tyres: Inflate your car tyres to the recommended pressure (find this on the inside door panel on the driver’s side or near the fuel tank of your car). Windscreen wipers: Are your windscreen wipers (front and back) displaying any of the four S’s? If they are streaking, skipping, slipping or squeaking, it might be time for new blades to ensure optimum visibility on your road trip.Ĭlean it up: If you’re driving at night, dirty windows will increase glare from the lights of other vehicles and are more prone to steaming up. Inspect the condition of your car’s battery – if there are leaks or if the battery looks swollen, you should replace it. Make sure your brake fluid is sufficient and don’t forget to top up the water for your windscreen washers.Ĭheck your car battery: Note any warning signs, including when your car starts sluggishly or if the engine light comes on. Pop the hood: Check your engine oil and water levels and top up as needed. Here’s our handy car maintenance checklist to prepare your car for the road: Wherever your destination, you need to make sure that your car is road-trip-ready so that your holiday isn’t ruined by a vehicle breakdown or other car trouble. Heading to the beach? Going to the bush? Don’t be stranded. The March school holidays are upon us and it’s time for a road trip.
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