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AUTO CLINIC

Whatever your vehicle's age, make or model, there are things you can do to keep it running well and safely.

It's your responsibility to maintain your vehicle to ensure it's in a roadworthy condition at all times. It doesn't take long to give your car a quick safety check. Just give it a regular check and take it to our Auto Clinic if anything's wrong.

Check your car - TWIRL and Driving Checks

       Tires

 

  • Check the tread depth. Minimum legal depth is 1.5mm but the more tread you have the better the grip and the safer you’ll be.

  • Check the tire pressure – correct levels can usually be found on the inside door frame.

  • Look for cracks or bubbles in the sides.

  • Look for sharp objects stuck in the tires

       Windscreen, Wipers            and Mirrors

 

  • Check your wiper blades for wear and tear.

  • Clean your mirrors and windscreen inside and out.

  • Get your windscreen fixed if it’s chipped or cracked.

  • Check your windscreen washer fluid is full and the spray is working.
       Indicators

 

  • Turn your hazard lights on and walk around the car – check all indicators are flashing.

       Rust

 

  • Look for obvious areas of corrosion that can weaken the car’s structure.

       Lights

 

  • Check lenses are clean and not cracked or hazy.

  • Check your headlights, reversing lights and brake lights are working. Check your back lights by reversing close to a wall so you can see the reflection in your rear view mirror

       Brakes

 

  • You could have a problem with your brakes if:

  • the brake pedal feels spongy

  • there’s a squealing noise when braking

  • the steering pulls to one side when you brake

  • there are vibrations or pulsing through the brake pedal when braking.

       Exhaust

 

  • If it’s smoky or sounding unusual, it could be a sign that there’s a problem.

       Suspension and                  steering

 

  • You could have a problem with shock absorbers, which directly affect steering if:

  • the steering wheel shakes a lot after you hit a bump or pothole

  • your car seems unstable on rough or unsealed roads

  • your car continues to rock after coming to a standstill.

       Noises

 

  • Listen for unusual noises, they usually indicate something is wrong

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