Spain is gradually entering the new normal . The phases will govern this evolution and, with the greatest freedom of movement, the short trips by car will begin. In a matter of weeks, trips will be longer and our vehicles will stop collecting dust in the garage . It has been more than two months of stoppage, with the problems that this entails. Having carried out a correct maintenance will be essential to avoid spending our first post-confinement day in a workshop. Those who had their car parked under their home have been able to pay attention to it, start it from time to time and even move it a bit. The battery will appreciate such care but there are many other elements to take into account. Time has passed for everyone and some components of our car may have expired.
Another of the doubts, which arose at the beginning of the state of alarm, refers to the cleanliness of the vehicles. Metal, plastic and textile surfaces can be the survival habitat of SARS-Cov-2 for up to about 24 hours. In this article we explain how to proceed with the disinfection of the car, a possible source of contagion of the coronavirus . The risk has not disappeared despite the start of the de-escalation, it is worth paying attention to the contact points of the car: levers, gear knob, steering wheel, handbrake, seats and even the vents.
However, the most important thing will be that the machine is in perfect condition. The periodic reviews are in charge of controlling the fundamental elements such as fluids, pressure and wear . Its compliance will prevent more than one scare, the dreaded breakdowns and, the worst after a confinement of more than two months: the unexpected interruption of a trip. Those who want to make sure of the correct condition of the vehicle, must have the components that expire . Parts that, if they exceed their deadline or wear out excessively, could lead to problems. In the vast majority of cases, the expiration date does not pose a risk to the integrity of the passengers, but it is advisable to change them to ensure comfort and extend the life of the mechanics.
