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| » Free Kwik-Fit winter checks for safe fleets |
MORE people are killed and injured on Britain’s roads in the final months of each year than at any other time making it imperative that vehicles are maintained in tip-top condition in the winter months. With the onset of freezing driving conditions, fog and wet roads, Kwik-Fit Fleet has once again launched its annual free five-point vehicle check. The free winter safety checks are available at Kwik-Fit centres nationwide and they cover: • Tyre check - pressures, tread depth and general condition (including spare) • Battery check - using electronic test equipment • Exhaust check - condition and fitment including hangers and brackets • Tracking check – visual check to determine if the tyres show related wear • Glass/wipers check – condition of vehicle glass and wipers Road casualty figures from the Department for Transport reveal that last year a total of 303 people were killed on the UK’s roads in October, 279 people in November and 310 people in December - the worst month for road deaths in 2006. Together with road deaths in January and February last year - 242 and 250 respectively - the five months accounted for 43% of all fatalities. In addition, the last three months of the year traditionally account for more people being injured in road traffic accidents than in any other three-month period. In 2006, a total of 68,225 people were injured in the last three months of the year - 27% of the total number of people injured on Britain’s roads last year. Fleet operators who want drivers to put their vehicle through the free winter safety check should call Kwik-Fit Fleet on 01727 840206 to obtain specially prepared literature to give to employees enabling them to call into any of Kwik-Fit’s 670 centres nationwide. No appointment is required. (Kwik-Fit Fleet: October 18). • VAUXHALL MasterFit is offering a comprehensive winter safety check at centres throughout the country. The check covers key safety-critical components, including lights and electrics, brakes, hubs, wheels and tyres, plus an external and internal vehicle inspection, and checks on the underside and under-bonnet. Once Vauxhall-trained technicians have completed the visual inspection process, they will check the fluid levels and top up where necessary. Engine oil, brake fluid, coolant and screenwash are all covered at a cost of £35. Drivers will also receive a free ‘Winter Car Care Kit’, containing a Sonax window de-icer aerosol, bottle of antifreeze and clearview concentrate, an ice scraper and a chamois pad. (Vauxhall: October 18). |
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