{"id":185346,"date":"2021-04-06T07:47:07","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T05:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=100921"},"modified":"2021-04-06T07:47:07","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T05:47:07","slug":"essential-car-maintenance-before-and-after-a-roadtrip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/essential-car-maintenance-before-and-after-a-roadtrip\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential car maintenance before and after a roadtrip"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_100922\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-100922\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=100922\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"wp-image-100922 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/essential-car-maintenance-before-and-after-a-roadtrip.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-100922 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/essential-car-maintenance-before-and-after-a-roadtrip.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-100922\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Battery Centre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s one of the most exciting times in the South African calendar \u2014 long weekends galore (that\u2019s if you plan your leave days right). And extra holiday time means more time to travel, explore Mzansi, and visit family and friends.<\/p>\n<p>No matter your plans, if you\u2019re travelling by car, it is essential to get your vehicle road trip ready to avoid a breakdown.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before you shift into gear, do this four-step check on your vehicle.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Clean car inside and out<\/strong><br \/>A regular wash and clean can prevent dirt and bacteria build-up and keep the car smelling fresh and clean. A clean exterior can also reduce the glare from other vehicles on the road and improve your visibility, especially when driving at night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Lights, engine, tyre check<\/strong><br \/>A lights, engine and tyre check is crucial not only for your car\u2019s maintenance but also for your safety on the road. Check the headlights, indicators and hazards. When you fill-up, ask the petrol attendants to check the car\u2019s oil and water levels and tyre pressure. And don\u2019t forget your spare wheel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Don\u2019t carry a heavy load<\/strong><br \/>Your car may be spacious, but there\u2019s a limit to how much weight it can drive around. Check your car\u2019s manual, or get the information from your driver\u2019s door, and make sure not to overload the vehicle. Overloading can affect your car performance and make overtaking or steering challenging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Battery check<\/strong><br \/>Every road trip should start with a visit to the trusted battery specialists. They will test the battery\u2019s condition and give an accurate report on the battery\u2019s health.<\/p>\n<p>With the pre-road trip check complete, don\u2019t forget post-road trip maintenance of your car. It is equally important. After covering the long-distance, driving wear and tear, your car needs TLC even after you\u2019ve parked it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are the five important checks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Check the interior and clean up<\/strong><br \/>Always clean up spills to prevent them from settling in the material and causing bad odours. Clean dirt and remove unnecessary items that can add to the car\u2019s weight. This will help fuel consumption. Get the car washed, the dirt picked up on the drive isn\u2019t good for the body paint.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Check tyre treads<\/strong><br \/>Check your tyres again. Driving causes wear and tear, and South African law states that the tyre tread should be at least 1mm for them to perform effectively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Brake test<\/strong><br \/>With all the driving and stopping during your road trip, there\u2019s no better time to check the car\u2019s brakes. A squeaking sound is usually the first sign that the brake pads need to be replaced.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Monitor the dashboard<\/strong><br \/>Check for warning lights. You can avoid hefty repair costs by maintaining your vehicle and making sure everything is working properly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Get your battery tested<\/strong><br \/>Sluggish starts, corrosion on battery terminals, and even a swollen battery aren\u2019t good for your car. Always get yours tested with the trusted battery specialists.<\/p>\n<p>The battery specialists recommend motorists get their vehicle battery tested at least twice a year. Their comprehensive free battery test also looks at the alternator and starter before delivering a report on their assessment. As the trusted battery specialists, they\u2019ll only replace a battery if it\u2019s necessary.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\" aria-current=\"page\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/essential-car-maintenance-before-and-after-a-roadtrip\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Battery Centre It\u2019s one of the most exciting times in the South African calendar \u2014 long weekends galore (that\u2019s if you plan your leave days right). And extra holiday time means more time to travel, explore Mzansi, and visit family and friends. 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