For car enthusiasts driving is a passion but many of them forget the age old caution “Always be alert and accidents avert “. Over enthusiasm, generally found amongst the youngsters who are driven by the adrenalin rushes avoid this caution in blissful ignorance and ultimately faces the fatal consequences.

Following tips are to be remembered for safe car drivings:

Don’t mix driving with drinking: Over drunk person should be always escorted with a normal person in the steering to avoid fatal accidents.

Avert taking calls : This is the most important aspect to remember. Taking calls while driving can distract your mind and this might lead you to break traffic rules. If it is an emergency call use a hands-free or always use a Bluetooth connection. But it is advisable not to take calls while driving.

Check on Speed Limit : Whenever you step out from your home to reach a destination make sure you have ample time in. Don’t try to overtake another car in a fit of excitement. Have patience your life is more important than speeding up your car.

Share Driving responsibilities when going on for a long trip : This will help you when you are feeling tired and at that time your co-passenger can take charge. It is seen that most of the time accidents happen in long trips if the driver is driving alone.

Review your car regularly - Vehicle maintenance should be regularly conducted. If you avoid this it can be the reason of accidents. There may be certain flaws which might not get noticed by a layman, so it’s better to get it checked by a professional.

Always wear sit belts - A sit belt plays a huge role in preventing accidents. It also defends against serious injuries to our body. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 15,000 lives are saved each year in the United States because drivers and their passengers were wearing seat belts when they were in accidents.

Drive slowly in case of fog and snowfall - It has been found that maximum accidents happen during this time. Visibility becomes extremely low and roads become slippery. So drive carefully and slowly during this time. Instate fog lights in your car and use it whenever it is necessary. Try to keep a safe distance with other cars while driving during this climate.

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Truck and trailer is a jumbo heavy duty carrier of goods in surface transport, where railway tracks are not available. Apart from that this vehicle plays a leading part for outdoor lovers to break the monotony of their life. This can act as a mobile home in a caravan for romantic pleasure riders along with their camping equipments, personal effects and various accessories needed for making funs in outdoors. This useful equipment needs some necessary maintenance to make it active and operational.

Following are some few tips on trailer maintenance:

It is mandatory to check the exterior of the trailer. Always keep a check on the hood, wind shields etc. Rusting is a common problem to fix it regular painting is required. A trailer is often denude to extreme weather conditions so to prevent it from damage regular maintenance is required.

Check on the Engine:

Usually the trailer engines are very strong and it is habituated to run in a scabrous roads and terrains. It is advisable if you are going for a long trip take breaks in between. This is necessary because the engine gets heated up and it will help it to cool.

Regular cleaning:

Your trailer is exposed to lot of dirt and dust particles, so you should regularly clean your trailer. Dirt can be one of the reasons for sudden break down of the trailer. Saline deposits along with dirt forms a cake - a vicious deposit which makes the areas like cables and metal parts etc very brittle causing chipping off the materials.

Electrical Components:

The head and tail lights can stop functioning due to electrical faults like short-circuiting due to vibration. The insulation of the wearing and the fastening of the equipments to be checked at least once a month. The coupler and the jack should be secured to the tongue. It is to be seen that the coupler is firmly secured into the lock and should pass the “lift test”.

Safety:

The safety aspects is a very important factor. It is to be seen whether locks of the doors and windows are operating satisfactorily. Otherwise during adverse climates and conditions these would not serve the purposes.

Before a long drive the breaking system should be checked. The help of the vehicle inspection service should be sought at least once a month because there are so many mechanical aspects which cannot be checked without professional help.

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AC is a part and parcel of our life style. Whether it is in home or away this gadget gives us comfort in our daily life. A car whether it is a luxury sedan or an ordinary vehicle it is always provided with an A.C. A.C can suddenly stop functioning due to various reasons and even at times it can cause a severe breakdown which can cost very dearly- as well as the cost of buying a new one.

There are few things which one should know for fixing the car AC as follows:

Acquaintance with the equipment: Be acquainted with all the functioning components of your car A.C. If you are well acquainted with the various parts you will get a clear idea regarding which area you should look during the process of trouble - shooting. Generally the equipment is provided with a manual which is very helpful to guide you. If you are non technical person you can sought professional help.

Besides the refrigeration following are the main components of an AC:

Compressor, condenser, evaporator and receivers. These work in synchronization to keep AC working.

Check the leaks – This is to be done with the help of fluorescent dye which can be added to the system to check the leaks. The leak testing fluorescent dye kits along with the instructions are readily available in most auto supply stores. If the leak is severe, causing the system without pressure, find the low – side valve and check the pressure of the system with the help of a pressure gauge. Poking of the valve is not at all advisable as this may vent out the cooling gas. If necessary the system should be supplemented with the refrigerant after a leak is attended to.

Operation of compressors: Make sure the compressor is turning. When the electric clutch is engaged, the outer pulley and the inner hub turn. If the pulley is found not turning when putting AC and blower on it is to be understood that clutch is not engaging. This may be due to bad fuse, wiring problem and broken AC switch in the dashboard. This can also happen due to the operation of low pressure safety cut out switch- a case of less refrigerant.

Other necessary checks: Perfect Conditions of the parts like switches, fuses, condition of wires, torn fan belts and seal are to be checked. For fixing most of the valves and wiring you need to pull apart the AC unit and check the exterior valves. If you are a novice in this trade, an expert’s help can be sought

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Majority of the car owners ignores the aspect of inspection thinking it to be a complicated process. But if little time is given to inspect few things the journey will be absolutely hassle free. It is to be kept in mind that prevention is always better than cure.

Following points should be taken care:

Date of Inspection: Always remember the due date of inspection . It is better to mention the due date of inspection in a memo (display) tag inside the vehicle. Generally two months of grace period is allowed prior to the date of expiry. However government guidelines should be strictly followed to avoid future complications.

Choose an inspection facility: It is very vital to choose an inspection facility which is near to your home. There are various government sanctioned organizations they provide regular checking and render documents. Some of the facilities are as follows: State Inspection Facility, Private Inspection Facility, Emissions Repair Facility or Diesel Private Inspection Facility

Documents to be checked: On the eve of inspection day make sure all the documents are ready. Original documents will be needed photocopies will not be allowed. The documents required are as follows:

1. Driver License
2. Vehicle Registration document
3. Insurance Identification card

If you are owner of multiple cars then all the documents will be required for each of them. For your safety you can have a word with the agencies and enquire what exact documents will be needed to avoid last minute rush. Another way to find out is check the inspection company’s website regarding the documents. So the thumb rule is always be organized as this will help to save time.

Prior appointment is necessary: It is always recommended to book an appointment early to avoid any trouble. Make sure the agencies are authorized.

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Maintenance of a vehicle or any other equipment, is the mandatory check up of the accessories, either to retain or to replace them, if required, to make them operational. This is to maximize the useful working life before laying the machine off in a planned way. This regular activity prevents the excessive unwanted costly disastrous damage or breakdown. Hence be alert to avert any unwanted breakdowns

Here are some few tips that will help you to make your car long lasting.

Keep a check on your battery: If not check regularly battery can suffer a breakdown. Check the connections for cleanliness and maintain the desire water level time to time to extend the battery life for years.

Check the battery is well guarded against vibration. Vibrated batteries not only cause damage but also short circuit. Insulate your battery properly from extreme climatic conditions/temperature variations, during extreme winter climates, with the available insulation kit. The sleeves are made of acid/thermal resistant plastic but still it vents out the vapors to form corrosive deposits which needs to be cleaned.

Keep a tab on the cables: To avoid short circuit, the cables have to be checked and replaced if they show signs of rupturing. Loose connections, if found, should be well secured.

Check on the car breaks: Application of breaks prevents a car from a fatal crash. Considering it as a safety equipment periodic maintenance is mandatory to maintain maximum breaking efficiency. If any problems are noticed it is to be serviced immediately. This is one of the important aspects in vehicle maintenance. Lubricate them for smooth functioning and check their flexibility from time to time.

Check on tires: The pneumatic pressure inside the tires takes the entire load of the vehicle. Hence pneumatic pressures should be checked every day to keep the inflation properly. Wearing of the treads should be inspected by wear indicators in every week. If the wearing crosses the acceptable limit it is to be replaced.

Oil: Lubrication is similar to blood circulatory system of the operating accessories. Check the oil level once a week. Get the oil changed when your car have run 4,000–4,500 mile (6,400–7,200 km) limit.

Cleaning of exhaust system: The exhaust pipe when found covered with accumulated deposits of combustion, to be cleaned. Otherwise clogging of the exhaust pipe builds pressure inside the car with the disastrous results.

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