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Avoiding
a Car Breakdown
By Rich
Bendall
Every
year in the UK as many as 3 million drivers will experience a
breakdown of their vehicle. In many cases the breakdown is the
result of a problem that could have been avoided had the car owner
performed some basic maintenance of their vehicle. To decrease
the chances of a car breakdown there are a number of simple routine
jobs that a driver can perform.
To
ensure that their vehicle remains in a working condition car owners
should aim to perform at least some of these checks -
Examine
headlights, indicators and other exterior lights to ensure that
they are all in working condition. In the UK it is a legal requirement
for all vehicles to have fully working lights. Car owners should
particularly check rear brake lights as it may not be noticeable
in the day to day running of the car that these have broken. Headlight
and indicator lenses should also be free from damage and should
be kept clean so that they are easily visible.
Oil
and water levels should be checked regularly and topped up when
needed. In winter especially the anti-freeze content of the engine
cooling system should also be checked. Depending on the type of
battery it may be necessary to top it up with distilled water
if levels have run low. Car owners should also look at battery
connections to ensure that they haven't become loose or corroded.
Front
and rear windscreen wipers should be checked firstly to see if
they are aligned correctly and secondly for general signs of wear
and tear.
The
pressure and tread depth of all tyres including the spare should
be regularly monitored to ensure that they meet the minimum legal
standard. It can also be useful for car owners to have practised
fitting the spare wheel so that they are prepared and know what
to do should they get a flat tyre when driving.
A
key that has become worn can cause damage to the lock, and so
car keys should be checked and if necessary replaced.
As
can be seen there are a number of simple routine tasks that car
owners can carry out to ensure their vehicle stays in good working
condition. Performing this maintenance can significantly reduce
the chances of a car breakdown.
Rapid
Recovery UK offers a full car
breakdown recovery service. Based in Manchester Rapid Recovery
also operate classic
car transporter trailers.
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