As new car sales plummet and money gets tighter, there is always a temptation to put off minor maintenance repairs to not only one’s home, but to our cars as well.
And the consequences can be expensive, if not fatal.
Nobody wants to spend their hard earned money at the moment but if you do not invest a little in keeping your car roadworthy, you risk not only yourselves and any passengers, but the wrath of the police and your insurers.
It is a condition of your insurance policy that your vehicle is kept in a roadworthy condition when used on public highways. The police will not hesitate to prosecute anyone driving on our roads without a valid MOT, insurance along with a variety of other reasons.
Motor engineers and servicing specialists are equally looking to generate business in this tough economic climate just like every other business, so whilst you may not want to fork out for a service and get that car checked over, you may in fact find yourself being able to negotiate a far better deal than you think.
With the adverse weather making driving conditions treacherous in places, it must be worth having a chat with your local garage or mechanic.