Sydney is blessed to experience the autumn season every year, the vibrantly coloured leaves falling from the trees, the harvest of seasonal fruits and the lovely fair weather are simply irresistible. But not for your cars, little that we know, worldwide more than 70% of accidents happen during this season. Brookvale Spares, one of the trusted used auto parts dealers in Sydney said that autumn is one of the most dangerous driving seasons and car owners need to prep their vehicles as much as they do on winter.

As part of Brookvale Spares’ safety tips, below is an outline that details general vehicle safety tips during the autumn season.

Don’t delay repairs!

 

Minor or major road safety starts with your own vehicle, whether your car just has a minor bearing problem or a gearbox problem. Repairs should not be delayed because it can jeopardize your safety, your family and other road users. Early repairs can also prevent costly problems in the future, if you are running on a budget there are a number of used auto parts available today. Brookvale Spares supply high quality used auto parts for a wide range of vehicle makes and models. Speak with one of our experts today!

Check your tires!

The wet and damp roads in autumn are responsible for the increasing number of accidents. Be sure to check if your tires are still in good condition. Remember tires offer less grip on wet roads, thus, it is important that the tires still have a good thread life in them and are inflated based on the manufacturers’ guidelines.

Lighting and Electricals

It is fairly noticeable that autumn has longer nights and shorter days; this means that you will be using your headlights more often than usual. Have a qualified automotive electrician check your car battery and electrical wirings regularly. Other lighting equipment such as signal lights, parking lights and reverse lights are equally important and must be checked too.

Check your brakes!

In any season your brakes should be in good condition especially on the wet season. Breaks exert almost twice the effort to stop a car on wet and damp roads.

Window washers and wiper

After summer it is a common sight to see a jammed wiper and a window washer out of water. Make sure to have these checked regularly as you won’t want to find out that your wiper is not working on a rainy drive or if you need to clear your windshield from debris.

For more vehicle tips, call Brookvale Spares on 02 8999 5930.