South Africans commonly experience winter-related vehicle breakdowns, which can be avoided with a few simple checks before hitting the road.
Johanni Jennings from Auto General warns motorists that colder temperatures typically lead to a sharp rise in preventable vehicle breakdowns, while providing tips to winter-proof their vehicles and reduce road accidents caused by vehicle maintenance neglect.
She noted that winter-related callouts commonly involve flat batteries, tyre failure, overheating caused by coolant issues, and vehicles that become unsafe in wet or icy conditions.
