MOTORING NEWS – “If you are serious about your health and what you put into your body, why compromise on what parts you fit to your car
Apart from factors like distractions, drunk driving, speeding and bad road conditions, poorly maintained vehicles are a leading cause of accidents.
when one compares South Africa to other countries, and the rest of the developed world, South Africa’s road deaths per 100 000 of the population, are in fact the highest.
There are many road safety initiatives trying to inculcate a culture of compliance with the driving public, but no adequate vehicle inspection controls for nearly 80% of the vehicle population. Citing the critical need to bring in periodic testing of vehicles every two years in South Africa. At present vehicles are required to have a statutory roadworthy test only on change of ownership.
Unroadworthy vehicles can be death traps, not only for the passengers but for other road users too. There are many safety critical components that make up your vehicle and maintenance of these has to be done regularly
Critical components are the type of components that, if not checked and maintained, make a vehicle unroadworthy, undriveable and, ultimately, an accident waiting to happen. It is important to understand the role critical components play in a motor car and, if unsure, it is best to ask your supplier to explain.
Be aware of the proliferation of sub-standard parts flooding the market and compromising consumers’ health and safety. These parts offer very little, if any, traceability, no technical support and no recourse for the consumer so you need to visit a reputable fitment outlet
“It’s worth reminding the public that most of the leading causes of accidents are within the driver or vehicle owner’s control. Take time to ask questions about your vehicle’s health, like you do when you visit a doctor.
Remember getting regular inspections at an accredited fitment centre will help you keep your car in a roadworthy condition at all times – it could even save your life
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