MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY

DAILY CHECKS

TYRES - Look at the tyres to make sure that they are not flat
LEAKS - Quickly check the garage floor under the care for telltale leaks of oil or coolant.
WARNING LIGHTS - Make sure that the warning light show when the ignition is switched on and the light that should go off when the engine starts.
GAUGES - Check the fuel gauge to make sure that there is no shortage of fuel
BRAKES - Apply pressure onto the footbrake to make sure that if feels normal and has resistance

PRE TRIP CHECKS

REGULAR OR WEEKLY CHECKS

The following should be check regularly to avoid problem.

VEHICLE SECURITY

The vehicle should always be locked, even when leaving it unattended for only a short time.
Additional security devices such as alarm, steering wheel locks and gearshift lever locks are deterrent to a car thief
Do not leave valuable of any kind where they can be seen; lock them in the boot.

FIRE PREVENTION

The most likely causes of fire are petrol leaks and electical faults
Investigate any petrol odour that might be the result of a leak.Petrol leaking onto the exhaust manifold or exhaust system can start a fire
A short circuit in the electrical system will cause overheating; this will normally blow a fuse and prevent a fire.Only fuses of the correct rating should be used.
A small fire extinguisher can be carried in the vehicle

TOOLS AND SPARES

Sufficient tools and spares should be carried in the vehicle to get out of trouble such as;