Why your car needs a check after daylight-saving time
Fall back. Reset your clocks. Change your smoke alarm batteries. Check your car's lights and wipers?
The Car Care Council recommended now that daylight-saving time is over, consumers should inspect their headlights, taillights and windshield wipers.
“Lights and wipers play a critical role in safe driving, as the chance of an accident increases if you can’t see or be seen,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “From the driver’s seat you may not notice a light that isn’t working, so inspect all of your car’s lights and replace those that are out. Also, inspect and replace wiper blades so you can see clearly when wet weather hits.”
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