Time for Living , July 2011 19 Motoring
Prepareyour carfor summer W
preparing to take to the road and see the sights in comfort. However,the wear and tear
ITH finer weather just around the corner, you’relikely to be
your car has endured over the colder months could easily spoil your fun. Everyone knows that preven-
tion is better than cure, so here aresome easy summertime steps to make sureyour car gets you to your destination without any fuss...
■ Start by washing your car to OUTSIDE
remove all traces of salt from the bodywork which will cause dam- age and corrosion if not properly removed. Take extra time to wash along the door seals and under the bumpers to remove all traces of grime. ■ Add wax polish to protect
the bodywork and be awareof any scratches, bumps or bangs that you may not have noticed in winter light. It’seasier to mend a small problem than let it deterio- rate. ■ Clear windows of de-icer and grime and ensurewind-
screen wiper blades arenot wornand need replacing. Clean washer jets to remove dirt and/or unblock them. ■ Check tyrepressures -they expand when hot so check them first thing in the morning. Tread depth should be 1.6mm (legal minimum). Check the tyrefor dangerous bulges and/or cuts.
UNDER THE BONNET ■ Check all fluid levels, espe-
cially the radiator’sassummer temperatures increase the risk of overheating. ■ Oil change -isitdue? Is
thereenough in the engine? INSIDE THE CAR
■ Inspect all external lights -
don’tforget the fog, reversing and hazardlights, either. ■ Check that all the electrics
areworking -windows, interior light, warning lights, sunroof. ■ Monitor your mileage -isa service due? If in doubt, ask a local garage.
keep you mobile and provide you with peace of mind.
These simple checks will help
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