Holiday check

CMH Honda Menlyn wants to ensure your safety this holiday season, so pop into our dealership and get your holiday check. Why is the holiday check so important? At times our cars have issues that we are unaware of, the holiday check is devised to ensure we identify these problems and rectify them in a quick and professional manner. The holiday check consists of:

1. Vehicle Multi check
• It is important to check if your vehicle may give signs of potential hazards and prevent additional damages before it happens.
2. Lights and electrical systems
• Ensure that all light bulbs are functioning and are bright enough for you to see the road and increase the visibility of your vehicle.
• Check your dashboard to ensure that it gives you the right mileage reading, speed reading and fluid levels
3. Windows and wipers
• Check to see if window shield is in a good working condition, with no chips or cracks. If your wipers are faulty they will need to be replaced.
• Make sure wiper blades are functioning well and making a clean sweep.
4. Wheels and tyres
• Ensure that your vehicles wheels are securely fastened
• Check to see if your tyres are wearing off evenly
• Ensure that each tyre has adequate thread
• Make sure your spare wheel is in a good working condition
5. Brakes
• Check vehicle brake fluid and top it up if necessary
• Check if handbrake fluid levels are good and that the brakes are working correctly
6. Suspension
• Make sure that your vehicles shock absorbers and other suspension systems are keeping the tyres firmly on the ground
• If your vehicle’s handling is poor then you may need to check your suspension system.
7. Battery
• Check that the batteries water is topped up and make sure the battery is delivering the correct charge.
• Have the alternator checked to make sure it keeps the battery charged.
8. Belts and Chains
• Check to make sure that all belts, chains and other components are in a good working condition.
9. Cooling system
• Make sure your vehicles cooling system – especially the radiator and water pump is functioning correctly.

These are just some of the checks included in your holiday check. Pop into CMH Honda Menlyn and let our experienced technicians assist you. There is no better time than today….