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Ways to Check if Your Car is Roadworthy

3/25/2019

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​When your vehicle is no longer in its tip-top shape, even if it is not a requirement by the state, it is imperative to regularly check its condition to see if it is still roadworthy or if it is time for a repair. Doing so will potentially save not only your life but many others as well. Here are some things that you would need to check to determine the roadworthiness of your car.
​Inspect the Body
Your car's body should be rust-free and damage-free. If there are damages, it could pose a risk to pedestrian and cyclists on the road. Second, you must be able to open the doors and use the handles with ease both from the inside and outside.
 
Every door must be attached firmly to the hinges. It also pays to check the inner door panels, so in times of emergency, you could quickly run in or out of your car as you need.
 
Test the Lights
It includes headlights, indicator lights, tail lights, reverse lights, emergency lights, fog lights, brake lights, in short, everything. If they aren’t working well, make sure to have them replaced as soon as possible. While checking your lights, see if you need to take your car in for realignment. It is imperative to ensure optimum visibility when driving.
 
Check the Fluids
If you're unsure how to do this, you ask the attendant while at the gas station to check your car’s oil, water levels, and windscreen wash.  While at it, check your windows and windscreen for any cracks. Moreover, remember also to have your car’s clutch, power steering fluids, and break inspected.
 
Wheels, Tires, and Break
Your tires’ air pressure should be correct. It’s also extremely crucial to check the grooves on the tires. If you see that they’re shallower than 1.6mm, it’s time to replace them. Don’t forget about your spare wheel either. Make sure it’s correctly inflated and that all the tools you’ll need to change it are at hand.
 
Even if you did everything on the list and took utmost care while driving, you'll never know when accidents can happen. Remember to buy insurance for your car as there will always be a chance that you'd need it eventually. At Berlin & Denys Insurance, we aim to make our client's life easier with policies that are tailored to their needs. You can get more information about our products and services by calling our agency at (800) 946-3303. Get your free quote today by CLICKING HERE.
5 Comments
Sam Li link
5/31/2019 11:57:25 am

I love what you said about checking the fluids in your car. Performing an inspection is important in order to see if your car is okay to operate. My friend wants to get his car inspected, so I'll help him find the best auto service in town.

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steele honda link
7/2/2019 04:03:43 pm

Thanks for pointing out that in order for your car to be roadworthy you must be able to open the doors and use the handles with ease both from the inside and outside. I recently bought a used car and now I am not sure if is roadworthy or not and because some of the handles don't work, and since I am going on a trip soon I think it would be smart to get it checked. I think it would be nice to have it inspected by professionals because they would probably catch things that I wouldn't and would be able to fix them better as well.

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Austin Boone link
8/13/2019 05:12:30 am

Both brand new and cast-off speed machine need to pass a roadworthy assessment before getting registered in the name of the operative. Yes, it is illegal to use an unroadworthy convertible on the thoroughfare. To pass the roadworthy test, the body needs to be rust free. All car doors should be able to open and close with ease. No crack should be present on the windshield. All safety components must be in good working order. Make sure the chassis is not sick enough to make you feel exhausted.

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Mia Evans link
11/9/2021 02:11:39 am

Thanks for pointing out that the car's body must be rust and damage-free to prevent any risk to pedestrians and cyclists on the road. With that in mind, I will make sure that I will look for roadworthy inspections near me to check every part of the car I bought since it is a secondhand vehicle. I just need to make sure that I am safe when I drive it to another state since I need to visit my parents this year.

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Car Inspection Edmonton link
7/5/2022 04:49:52 am

Great read. Thank you for sharing these ways to check if your care is still roadworthy. I didn't know how important it is to check fluids from time to time. I'll make sure to keep this in mind.

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