Driven by its mission to ensure the safety and working order of Galway's cars, KD Autoparts, Ballybane is one-stop shop for all your automotive needs, offering expert advice to customers in both English and as Gaeilge.
For the safety of yourself and others, it is essential that your car is in good working order and has no defects. With the NCT date looming for many, KD Autoparts have put together a checklist for car owners to ensure your vehicle is ready for the road.
Bí ag faire amach do na nithe seo a leanas | Here are the main things to look for:
Mechanical condition
1. Is the car you will be using for the test mechanically sound? For example, is the handbrake capable of holding the car on the steepest hill in town?
2. Are your wiper blades in good condition?
3. Are your brake and indicator lights working, and are the indicator lenses clean and unbroken? If these show a ‘white’ light due to a broken lens, the test will not be conducted.
4. Check the levels of your car's oil, coolant, brake, and power-steering fluids. In particular, make sure to check the oil pressure for leaks.
5. Are your tyres roadworthy? is there sufficient pressure and threading on each tyre
6. Do you need to fill your windscreen washer? If yes, do you have a windscreen-washer additive you can add?
7. Is the body of your car clean, in particular the windows, both inside and outside?
Using this checklist, note any potential problems and head to KD Autoparts, or go online towww.kdautoparts.com, and browse the thousands of parts and accessories, from air filters to windscreen wiper blades, on offer. Offering nationwide shipping, customers can avail of KD Autoparts' trade price bargains without having to leave their homes. In addition, students can avail of a 10 per cent discount while shopping with KD Autoparts.
All staff are trained experts who are happy to advise on any auto requirements, and also provide a ‘Seirbhís trí Ghaeilge’ for anyone who wishes to conduct their business through Irish or indeed just for those who want to practice their "cúpla focal".
For more information, visit KD Autoparts Unit 2, Ballybane Industrial Estate, Ballybane, Galway or phone 091 778022 / 23.
