Tips to Avoid Potential Car Accidents
Jason Barker • August 2, 2023
Whilst heading out on the road remains a risk, there are things you can do to reduce the chance of causing an accident.
- Regular Maintenance & Servicing – You should always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. This includes (but is not limited to), regular oil and filter changes, brake inspections, airbag checks and mirror adjustments.
Additionally, the legal minimum for tyre tread depth is at least 1.6mm across the central three quarters of the tread and around the entire circumference of the tyre. At CARS, we advise a minimum tyre tread depth of 3mm.
Your regular (usually annual) service should encompass the majority of our recommended vehicle maintenance components. This explains why regular servicing ensures that your vehicle remains safe and roadworthy. - Diagnostic and Repair Services – If your vehicle exhibits unusual behaviour (such as irregular sounds or movements), or dashboard lights start to appear, this suggests that you may need to take a trip to your local repairer. For example, a rhythmic knocking sound could indicate a damaged tyre wall and could result in a serious accident if driven at speed.
Skilled technicians can perform diagnostic tests to address and rectify problems, sometimes before the issue escalates further. - Keeping your vehicle clean – You should regularly clean your vehicle, especially your windows, mirrors, registration plates and lights, to ensure that you remain visible to other motorists – especially in poor weather conditions.
You should also carry out regular checks of your wipers and keep your screen wash topped up, to ensure you can keep your front and back windscreens clean from dirt, bugs or other weather conditions.
Whether you're selling your car privately, part-exchanging it at a dealership, or preparing to return a lease vehicle, the way your car looks plays a huge role in how much it’s worth.
Even the most careful drivers pick up small bits of cosmetic damage over time, whether it’s a scuff in a supermarket car park, a kerbed alloy on a tight corner, or a stone chip from the motorway.
SMART repairs (Small-to-Medium Area Repair Technologies) are an incredibly popular way to fix minor cosmetic damage quickly and cost-effectively. However, not all SMART repairs are equal.
As we welcome the new year, many of us are thinking about fresh starts. For your vehicle, that can mean finally dealing with the small knocks and cosmetic damage that have built up over time.
At CARS, we’re always looking for ways to enhance our services with advanced solutions for our customers.
We would like to extend a huge well done to Callum for achieving his Technical Paint Training with the Volkswagen Group.
We would like to say an immense thank you to everyone that joined us for our Grand Opening Event on Saturday 30th August.
We would like to extend a huge well done to Paul for achieving his High Voltage Technician qualification with the Volkswagen Group.
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