PETALING JAYA: Instead of the usual bouquet of love on Mother's Day, Bosch is proposing motorists get their mothers a unique gift of ensuring a safer drive.
As part of the "Drive for Life" campaign, Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Malaysia (Bosch AA)'s preventive maintenance measures are simple to carry out and could be done do-it-yourself (DIY).
The campaign aims to advocate for safer cars and safer roads through raising awareness on the importance of using quality car parts and regular car maintenance.
Gift mom clear visibility on the road
Upgrade mom’s car wipers to a pair of Bosch Aerotwin wipers for clearer vision and better safety while driving on the road especially in this rainy season.
Look out for signs of tear and wear in old wipers such as scraping sounds, water stripes and streaks, large unwiped sections, jumping and skipping.
The heat from intense sunlight can cause wipers to warp and crack faster and as a rule of thumb, replace them once a year.
Gift mom clean and fresh air in the car
Cabin air filters are critical as they are the first line of defense to reduce risk of exposure to air pollutants, airborne bacteria and viruses.
The Bosch Aeristo Premium cabin filter comes with anti-virus, anti-bacterial, anti-allergen and anti-fungal properties.
Common signs of a clogged cabin filter include unpleasant smells or exhaust fumes, increasing dust settling on car surfaces, frequent runny nose, sneezing and coughing.
Reduced efficiency of the air-conditioner and frequent foggy windows also warrant a cabin filter replacement.
Cabin filters should be replaced every year or every 15,000km, whichever comes first.
Gift mom a smooth-running car
Quality engine oils from reputed brand are important to ensure the engines perform at their best.
Bosch AA recommends the Bosch Premium X7 5W40 Fully Synthetic Engine Oil for mom's next car service as it has been formulated to make engines run smoothly.
In addition, Bosch AA is also recommending a Bosch C7 car battery charger to ensure the car battery is kept at optimum charge as there will be less driving time brought upon by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns.
Keeping the car battery terminals clean with an occasional wipe with a damp clean cloth can prolong battery life by preventing corrosion.
For more information on simple car care tips you can DIY, log on to Bosch Autoparts Facebook.
A list of authorised Bosch dealers is available on the Facebook page to purchase certified original Bosch car parts or head on to Bosch Autoparts official store in Shopee shopee.com.my/boschautoparts.os and Lazada www.lazada.com.my/shop/bosch-autoparts.
