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Prepare for an accident beforehand: How will you handle car accidents in the winter? | Israel today

2021-12-08T11:30:26.697Z


From headlights to brakes - your vehicle is prone to disaster during the rainy season • How will you deal with defects and how much will it cost you?


Winter is without a doubt the busiest season of garages.

Naturally, when the roads are wet, there are more accidents.

Some end up with minor damage to the trash, some can be fatal - if you do not take care of the vehicle.

So what might go wrong with your vehicle during this period, how urgent is it to repair - even if you do not have a vehicle licensing test during this period - and how much does it cost?

All the answers in the article in front of you.

Tires - The first thing that should keep you busy in winter driving is that your tires are in good condition and not worn, as worn tires can pose a safety hazard when braking on a wet road.

How do you know if a tire is worn?

very simple.

According to the depth of the grooves.

If the depth is less than 2 mm, the tire must be replaced. Price: NIS 250 to NIS 800 per tire, depending on the vehicle.

Bulbs and flashlights - from 1.11 to 1.4 it is mandatory to turn on lights on long-distance journeys, which makes the bulbs work longer and therefore also burn.

Please note, driving without light bulbs is dangerous and may cost you a fine, which is certainly higher than the cost of the light bulb (about NIS 30 to NIS 80).

Brakes - When driving on a wet road, you must make sure that your brakes on the vehicle are in good working order.

How will you know they are normal?

If your vehicle has difficulty braking when it is loaded, or while braking it is leaning to the sides, it is likely that the brakes are not working properly.

In such a situation it is mandatory to go to the garage.

Modern cars also have two warning lights: one special for the brakes and the other an ABS light that warns of a fault in the system that prevents the brakes from locking during braking.

The problem may be with the plates and pads.

If they are not of high quality, they may heat up as a result of the friction and when encountered with the wet road they will create vibrations and malfunctions in braking the vehicle.

Cost of a set of pads and plates: NIS 450 to NIS 2,000.

Wipers - The Israeli summer causes irreversible damage to wipers, and in most cases you will need to replace the wipers already in the first rain.

Driving a vehicle without proper wipers in heavy rain can be a difficult and very dangerous experience.

Price: NIS 70 to NIS 120 for a pair of wipers.

Battery - If you live in high places, where the temperature drops below 10 degrees, you must purchase a powerful battery, otherwise you will find it difficult to move in the morning.

Hard and prolonged propulsion may wear out the battery.

Please note that you are purchasing a battery with a warranty of at least one year.

Price: NIS 500 to NIS 1,400.

The winter season is no small challenge for your vehicle, but you can overcome it if you follow the rules and do not ignore the warning signs of the vehicle.

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Source: israelhayom

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