The festive season is fast approaching, and this means Kenyan roads will see a spike in traffic as many motorists will be travelling travel long distances to visit family or holiday destinations.
Here are some essential tips and checklist to help you maintain your vehicle crucial for ensuring safe and trouble-free travel during the holiday season.
- Inspect your tyres.
Regular tyre inspection is highly recommended. This goes a long way to ensure that the tyre pressure is at the right level. Also, it is a good idea to have your tires examined by a professional for damage or uneven wear and tear, as you might want to consider replacing them.
- Align and Balance your Tyres
Regular alignment and balancing maximize tire life, conserve fuel, and reduce component strain. The result: safer driving and lower maintenance costs. Visit any of our nearest tyre centers to check wheel alignment and balancing.
- Check Your Battery:
Before hitting the open road, be sure it doesn’t need to be replaced as you don’t want to be stuck and miss out on any of the fun. If your battery is old or showing signs of weakness, consider replacing it early in advance. Browse available options here
- Inspect your Brakes
As part of your regular routine maintenance, have the brake pads, rotors, brake fluid and suspension checked to ensure they are in good condition before getting on the road.
- Get an Oil Change
Oil changes are the foundation of healthy engine performance and consequently helps your car run smoothly on long drives. If your last oil change was more than 6 or 7 months ago, now’s the time to book one.
Summary
To get through the season, you’re going to need to stay safe on the road. Keeping up with your regularly scheduled preventative maintenance and following this safety checklist can keep your holiday stress-free when it comes to your vehicle.
Make TWL your one-stop shop for holiday vehicle care: Our experienced technicians can provide a comprehensive range of vehicle maintenance and repair services to keep your car in top condition.