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SELWYN TIMES Tuesday <strong>January</strong> <strong>24</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 31<br />
MOTORCARE PROFESSIONALS<br />
Ensuring a positive<br />
motoring year<br />
Whether the holiday is<br />
over or about to begin,<br />
now is a good time to<br />
think about your life<br />
behind the wheel of a<br />
vehicle.<br />
Having a reliable motor vehicle is easier<br />
now than it once was so it is not uncommon<br />
for us to expect it to keep running, month<br />
after month, doing little more than putting<br />
fuel in the tank.<br />
As trusty as they are, modern motor<br />
vehicles do breakdown. Regular checking<br />
of the oil and water along with servicing of<br />
the vehicle is needed. We should also pay<br />
attention to the tread on the tyres, having<br />
wheel alignments carried out and tyres<br />
replaced when necessary to ensure safe<br />
manoeuvring when driving.<br />
Warrant of Fitness checks and registering<br />
the motor vehicle must also be attended<br />
to, to stay within the law. Why not diary<br />
these in now for the year ahead, along dates<br />
to have the car, van, truck or motorcycle<br />
serviced. You may even book these in with<br />
your automotive centre.<br />
If just back from holiday, consider having<br />
your vehicle checked over, especially if long<br />
distance travel has been involved or you<br />
travelled over shingle or rough roads as<br />
shaking of the vehicle can cause wires and<br />
other parts to become loose. It is a case of<br />
the old saying: A stitch in time saves nine.<br />
A service check now may prevent a larger<br />
mechanical issue later, which could cost big<br />
dollars.<br />
The same applies to niggly problems that<br />
arise with your vehicle. By tackling these<br />
early and having them sorted, you could<br />
avoid a more costly bill down the track or<br />
even the need to replace your vehicle should<br />
an engine or other major part fail.<br />
Motor vehicles stored under cover,<br />
especially overnight and in winter, last<br />
longer with their bodywork less affected by<br />
the damp. If there is no room in your garage<br />
for your motor vehicle as it is cluttered up<br />
with toys and other objects, why not have a<br />
clean out and make some room for the car. It<br />
will also mean that you are not hopping into<br />
an iced up car in wintertime.<br />
Another little precaution is to have a spare<br />
key. If travelling, it is a good idea for your<br />
partner to have a key or to tuck a spare in<br />
your wallet, just in case you lock yourselves<br />
out of the vehicle.<br />
On the driving front, make a New Year’s<br />
Resolution to be conscious about your<br />
driving. Observe the basics:<br />
• keep left;<br />
• observe the speed limit – they are there for<br />
a reason;<br />
• consider child safety taking extra care<br />
Show courtesy on the road.<br />
Shingle roads shake a vehicle which can loosen<br />
wires and other parts.<br />
Jones Road Auto<br />
Happy and safe travels this Christmas holiday season.<br />
We will be closed from <strong>24</strong> December reopening on 9 <strong>January</strong>.<br />
ALL YOUR MOTORING NEEDS<br />
› While You Wait WOF’s<br />
› Courtesy Cars › Diagnostics<br />
› Repairs › Servicing<br />
› Batteries › Tyres<br />
Phone 347 4020 851 Jones Rd, Rolleston<br />
www.jonesroadauto.co.nz<br />
round schools and ensuring your children<br />
are securely fastened inside the vehicle;<br />
• show consideration to other drivers such as<br />
pulling over if going slower; and<br />
• adopt a defensive style of driving where<br />
you predict what might happen and are able<br />
to respond quickly and safely to such an<br />
occurrence.<br />
Safe driving in a reliable vehicle<br />
translates to happy motoring.<br />
Pull over if travelling slower than other traffic.<br />
9198779AA<br />
Jones Road, Rolleston, RD 7<br />
Christchurch<br />
Ph 347 8703 Fax 03 347 9576<br />
Mob 027 228 2854<br />
Email cameron.hcc@paradise.net.nz<br />
Observe the speed limit – they are<br />
there for a reason.<br />
• Panelbeating<br />
• All insurance<br />
claims<br />
• Sandblasting<br />
• Spray (Bake)<br />
Painting<br />
• Truck Refinishing<br />
• Windscreen<br />
Replacments<br />
• Chassis<br />
Straightening<br />
• Motorhome<br />
Refinishing<br />
• Loan Cars<br />
Not just a tyre shop!<br />
• On-farm services - NO CALLOUT FEE (<strong>Selwyn</strong> district)<br />
• <strong>24</strong> hour fleet service<br />
• Full mechanical repairs<br />
• Nitrogen fills, batteries, WOF, shock absorbers<br />
• Agricultural tyres<br />
• Car tyres, 4x4 tyres, light truck tyres, truck & bus tyres<br />
• Wheel alignments, puncture repairs, full groom<br />
Courtesy car available.<br />
Kiddie’s toys & entertainment.<br />
enjoy a free coffee, massage<br />
(chair) & tV while you wait.<br />
Mon-Fri 7.30am-5.00pm, saturday 9am-12pm<br />
Call 03 347 4702<br />
or 0800 838 973<br />
847 jones rd, rolleston • www.tasmantyres.co.nz
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