Batteries And More

No one ever plans for their car to breakdown. And, of course, when it does happen, it’s always during the worst time. Whenever you’re late to work, when you’re on your way to a “can’t miss” appointment, when you’re trying to get your kids off to school, or just after you’ve set of off to vacation. It never, ever fails. Most car breakdowns happen for the following reasons: o Dead Auto Car Battery o Faulty Alternator o Defective Starter Motor o Electrical Problem Auto Car Battery The auto car battery’s key purpose is to provide power to the systems that start the engine and run the electrical systems when the engine isn’t on. Warning signs that the battery is about to die include: o powdery sediment on the battery and cables. o Slow turning engine o Low water quantities o Dimming dashboard lights o loose cables. Check your auto car battery at least once a month for warning signs and have a professional inspect and test it. It’s not uncommon for

October is National Transport Month in South Africa. The month was marked as such to advocate highway safety awareness. South Africa’s roads are amongst the worlds most treacherous. In 2016, over 14,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents. Sadly, that was a nine percent increase in deaths from 2015. Celebrate National Transport Month by making sure you know traffic laws and do all you can to make sure you stay safe at all times while on the road. Here are some tips: o Traffic Circles. Traffic circles continue to confuse many drivers and numerous accidents continue to occur in them. The basic rule in a traffic circle is simple: always give way to the car approaching from the right. If you stick to this rule, you’ll avoid most problems. o Amber Lights. Some see an amber light as an invitation to speed, rather than slow down. Remember, an amber light means that the light is about to change to red. It’s a warning, not a challenge. o Cell Phones. Cell phones have distracted dr