Why you should check your vehicle is safe to drive
You’re responsible for making sure your vehicle is always roadworthy and safe to drive. It can be unsafe even if you have a current MOT certificate.
You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned from driving and get 3 penalty points for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition. So, every time you drive you should be sure that your care is safe and roadworthy. In 2022, 1.2% of road accidents and collisions were caused by a poorly maintained vehicle, don’t let your vehicle be one of those statistics.
Checklist for a roadworthy vehicle
Windscreen, windows and mirrors are clean
All lights work
Brakes work
No warning light for engine oil
No warning light for water level in the radiator or expansion tank
No warning light for brake fluid level
Battery is working
Windscreen and rear window washer fluid levels are topped up
Always keep the correct engine oil, windscreen washer fluid, and spare lights at home so when you can make your car roadworthy quickly if those issues pop up. For more complex issues like brake fluid warning lights and battery problems, book your car in for maintenance and servicing at our Northampton garage.
