Bulb Maintenance
The blog this week is about performing regular maintenance check- ups on your Volvo or Toyota. Regular checks can ensure the health of your car. This week we will discuss bulb maintenance. Everyone is trying to save money at the moment, interest rates are rising, fuel bills are rising, food costs are soaring, insurance costs are rising etc so when it comes to owning a car, we need all the help we can get to keep costs down. Read on to find out more:
All the bulbs on your Volvo or Toyota need checking on a regular basis - headlights, rear lights, braking lights, hazard lights, indicators and reversing lights. Your bulbs will need replacing over time – it’s inevitable – they do not last forever, just like the light bulbs in your house. If you get pulled over by the police for bulbs not working one of the following four things could happen:
- You may get a verbal warning
- A fixed penalty notice of a £60 fine and 3 points on your licence
- A Roadside Prohibition Notice – 10 days to fix followed by a repeat inspection
- Your vehicle removed from the road immediately
Therefore, it is vitally important that you perform a simple check weekly on your lights. It is easy to check your headlights – you can do this
against a wall on your drive. Or rope in the help of a significant other to do a 2 - minute walk around of your vehicle whilst you remain inside doing
the brake lights, rear lights, high beam, indicators, fog lights, hazards and reversing lights. It is also wise to check your number plate light too at the same time. This is especially important to check during the summer months when we are less likely to be using some of our lights because the mornings and evenings are light, so you may not necessarily realise there is an issue. It can be relatively simple to change bulbs – buy some from your local supplier or independent garage and keep them in your glove box. If you are having any problems changing bulbs – don’t continue to drive with defective lights, just pop along to your local independent garage where they can help you – it will be cheaper than facing a fine! Some vehicles will tell you there is a problem with your lights on the dashboard warning light indicator. Your Volvo or Toyota will fail its MOT if any of the lights are not working. If you notice the same bulb keeps failing, there could be a problem with a fuse or there could be a water or electrical issue somewhere – take your Volvo or Toyota to your local independent garage for investigation. Your lights are incredibly important for the safety of yourself, your passengers, other road users and pedestrians. Happy Safe Motoring Folks!
Here at ACC UK Ltd, Winners of The Motor Trader Independent Garage of The Year 2015, 2019 & 2020, The IGA Big Awards 2022, The Inspire Customer Service Excellence 2016 Award, The Eagle Radio Customer Focus 2017 Business Award, The Workshop Magazine Workshop Manager of the Year 2017 Award, The LiveWire Excellence In Vehicle Servicing 2019 Award and The Aftermarket Excellence Award for Best Website 2019, The Eagle Radio Biz Award – Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 & the SME News Magazine Most Trusted Car Servicing Provider 2020, we pride ourselves on offering an outstanding customer experience for a fraction of the cost of a dealership. Give us a call and let us quote you for your next service or repair on your Volvo or Toyota. We service all areas around Farnborough, Fleet, Aldershot, Farnham, Guildford, Frimley, Camberley, Hook, Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Yateley, Hampshire and Surrey. We offer free collection and drop off services. We also have a fleet of courtesy cars to allow you to get on with your schedule whilst your Volvo or Toyota is with us. Happy Motoring from all at ACC UK Ltd – Independent Volvo & Toyota servicing, repair and MOT specialists based in the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire
