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Vehicle safety: Importance of maintenance for autumn driving
As autumn approaches, experts recommend conducting thorough vehicle safety checks to prepare for changing weather conditions. A professional inspection should focus on critical components including tires, brakes, lighting, windshield wipers, and batteries to prevent dangerous situations or costly damage.
Windshield wipers are highlighted as a vital but often neglected component. According to Bosch expert Antoine Robert, worn wiper blades can cause light from oncoming vehicles to scatter, potentially obscuring pedestrians or cyclists. Wipers are considered worn if they leave a permanent streak in the field of vision or more than three streaks in the peripheral areas.
To protect wiper blades from freezing to the windshield during cold nights, it is suggested to place insulation film or cardboard under the wiper arms. Additionally, professional light tests are recommended to ensure headlights are correctly adjusted and do not blind oncoming traffic.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Wiper blades have reached their wear limit if a permanent streak remains in the direct field of vision or if more than three streaks form in the edge areas. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] A professional vehicle check should include tires, brakes, lighting, windshield wipers, and the battery. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Placing insulation film or cardboard under wiper arms can prevent rubber blades from freezing to the windshield. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Worn wiper blades can cause light from oncoming vehicles to scatter dangerously, obscuring pedestrians or cyclists. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de