Vehicle safety

“If in September it starts to rain, autumn will be safe.”

In Talleres Santa Eulalia we look out for the better interests of our customers and that’s why we make this article about the different aspects that affect the safety of your vehicle.

Autumn arrives and we begin to leave behind the long, hot and sunny days to let autumn in, where the days are shorter and colder.
These changes de not only affect us but also affect our vehicle, therefore, it is necessary to make a general review of its condition in order to ensure the correct maintenance and functionality of it.
Although in summer our vehicle has worked properly, we must not neglect that if we do not perform maintenance when indicated by the manufacturer (either by age or mileage), we can shorten the useful life of the car. In addition, during summer is when our vehicle makes more kilometers, which leads to greater wear out and accumulated dirt.
In this review we must take into consideration different aspects of the vehicle, such as checking the lighting since lnights last longer, cleaning the engine is a good way to extend the life of the joints, sleeves and cable connections.

Other very important and relevant aspects in terms of safety are:

– Review and change of tires:

Tires are of vital importance as it is the only contact between us and the road. They support the entire weight of the vehicle, absorb the irregularities of the road and allows us to move to one side or the other.
During summer, high temperatures and infrequent showers can give us the feeling that our wheels grip is well, but when the asphalt becomes cold and wet, it is when all the problems of the tires that show they are not in good condition come to light.

In addition to long journeys, difficult roads or overweighed luggage, may have affected their condition. This can lead to wear out, deformation and even overheating.

That is why Talleres Santa Eulalia recommends you check the pressure of the tires as well as the general condition of them: look for unbalanced wear out in the tread and cuts or deformations in the profiles of the sides.

If you find any damage, do not hesitate to change them, you will invest in your safety and in the safety of others.

 

– Change of the wiper blades

The wiper blades are one of the key elements for safe driving since clear vision is of vital importance especially in the case of a storm.

Experts recommend us to change them once a year and a good season to do so is after summer is over, since the sunlight and UV rays have a tendency to degrade the rubber of the brushes, in addition to the heat, which causes the rubber to lose flexibility, and therefore, its ability to evacuate water.
Other aspects that can cause the brushes to spoil are the accumulation of insects, mud and dirt.

Another indication that we must change them is if when we use them we see that there is a lack of uniformity in cleaning and causes some areas to be cleaned well but others are not, as well as if we hear squeaking noises when we start the windshield wiper at the time of changing them.
So before winter begins with its heavy rains and snowfalls we should change them.
Remember that a good maintenance of the vehicle extends its useful life and reduces the possibility of collisions with other vehicles. Your safety and of those around you is priceless.