ABS Roadworthy Testing Centre

16/11/2012

Hint About Your Attitude:

Accidents are not the only cause of death on the road – so is road rage. Be patient, considerate and courteous. Respect one another and preserve the GIFT OF LIFE.

15/11/2012

Overloading

- An overloaded motor vehicle is dangerous and illegal;
Overloading can cause tyres to overheat, result in a possible tyre blow out;
- Never load more passengers/goods than is allowed per vehicle;
- Overloading damages our roads and costs the economy/taxpayers millions of Rand each year.

09/11/2012

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/11/09/chrysler-recalls-almost-750000-jeep-vehicles-for-faulty-airbags/

Chrysler Group LLC said it will recall Jeep Liberty vehicles from the 2002 and 2003 model years, and Jeep Grand Cherokees from 2002 to 2004 to fix airbag problems that could result in inadvertent deployment of the bags and pretensioners that tighten the seat belts before a crash.

09/11/2012

Vehicle Safety Tip: Worn shock absorbers have a detrimental effect on a vehicle’s handling. Have shock absorbers checked before a long journey.

09/11/2012

08/11/2012

Vehicle Safety Tip: Tyres are very important and should be inspected for wear and tear and correct air pressure. There must be sufficient tread on tyres for them to operate effectively. Wheel balancing and alignment should also be checked regularly