SIX ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE CHECKS EVERY MOTORIST SHOULD DO AT THE START OF EACH YEAR

Here, we share a checklist of essential car maintenance tips, to identify whether your car is likely to need any repairs. Many of these checks can be performed at home, but you will need some assistance from a mechanic to replace some of these parts.





Battery performance check



Car batteries supply the electrical current for the starter, engine, and other electronic components, and the car will often fail to start if this is not working correctly. January is a good time to check the performance of the car battery as colder winter weather can affect its ability to hold its charge.



The first, and probably most obvious sign of battery failure, is the ignition struggling to start or the engine not turning on at all.



If your engine starts fine, but you notice a red battery warning light appear on your dashboard this should not be ignored. This warning light often looks like a small rectangular box with a plus and minus sign inside of it.



If this light is permanently on, it indicates a replacement battery is needed, while a flickering light means the connection ma...