Local resident and business owner gave tips on travelling safely this festive season and how to avoid dreadful fines when being pulled over.
Having your vehicle in tip-top condition is one of the most important factors to keep in mind when embarking on the long road towards your holiday destination.
Some of the most important functioning parts of your vehicle include your lights, breaks and steering.
Putting your vehicle through a roadworthy test can be done often, and you can send your car for a checkup to ensure it is safe and ready for the long road.
“It is important that your vehicle is in good working order inside and out to ensure it is safe and not fined for faulty parts,” Kagiso Test Station CEO, Jakes van der Nest advised.
Mechanical faults not only are costly to replace when broken, but could lead to dangerous accidents.
Small replacement parts include indicators, head lights or even functioning windscreen wipers especially with the heavy rainfall season.
“Having your vehicle roadworthy at all times may be the difference between life and death,” Jakes said.
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