Free vehicle check for spring
2010-09-03 14:41
In the spirit of fresh spring shake-outs, the best way
to prevent on-road hassles like a flat tyre or even an accident is to
take your vehicle for a quick safety check.
Hi-Q, with its countrywide tyre fitment network, is offering free vehicle checks to “spring-clean road safety”.
Hi-Q general manager Andrew Bowren said motorists can
put their trust in Hi-Q’s free safety check as one way of enhancing
their vehicle safety.
“They will perform what we call the 10-point safety
check on your vehicle. This entails checking all four tyres plus the
spare for tread depth and pressure, the front and rear shock absorbers,
the brake pads, discs and fluid, as well as the battery, exhaust and
wiper blades.”
Bowren said technicians would make recommendations if
any parts were worn or faulty and make sure customers were on the roads
again safely and quickly.
He said, “This comprehensive check is an absolutely
free service we offer motorists. Road safety is a key driver at Hi-Q. It
provides motorists with the peace of mind that comes from knowing they
have taken responsibility for their own and their families’ road
safety.”
Good vehicle maintenance also reduces the impact of fuel emissions into the atmosphere, so what better time than spring?
Some tips from Hi-Q:
• Tyres may look fine, but they will be
markedly safer, perform better and be more fuel efficient if they are
optimally balanced and correctly inflated.
• Running a tyre just 20% under-inflated could increase fuel consumption by as much as 10%.
• Under-inflated tyres deflect more energy, increasing rolling resistance and making the vehicle less fuel efficient.
• It also reduces the tread life of the tyre, which means you may have to replace it sooner than necessary.
• If tyres are incorrectly inflated, the vehicle won’t accelerate, brake or steer properly, making driving dangerous.
• Safety devices like anti-lock braking systems may not
function properly – and driving an under-inflated or overloaded tyre at
high speeds, especially on a hot summer day, increases the risk of
potential tyre failure.