Caravan owners may not be taking tow car maintenance as seriously as they should if a new survey is anything to go by.
According to research by Sainsbury’s Car Insurance, one in five motorists do not carry out regular basic checks of their vehicles.
Checking tyre tread depths is one of the tasks most likely to be forgotten, with just 38 per cent of drivers checking their tyres on a monthly basis.
Furthermore, less than half carry out a regular inspection of their water coolant level, even though it is essential to prevent the engine from overheating.
Other checks likely to be neglected include the condition of the windscreen wipers and lights, the oil and screen wash levels and the tyre pressure.
Sainsbury’s Car Insurance spokesman Ben Tyte said: “It’s simple, straightforward and requires just a few minutes to carry out basic checks.
“Doing so will give you peace of mind that your car is in a good condition and safe to be on the road.”
