How do I maintain my vehicle?

Like any vehicle, a licence-free car requires maintenance to keep it running smoothly, but also to ensure safety and comfort. Let's take a look at these points, so you can drive with a clear mind.

Mechanical maintenance and repairs

First of all, let's distinguish between vehicle maintenance and mechanical repairs. Maintaining your vehicle is generally straightforward and requires very little mechanical knowledge. It can start with regular checks to ensure that your headlights, windscreen wipers and rear-view mirrors are in good working order. Remember that the absence or deterioration of these safety devices can result in a fine.

To take your VSP's maintenance a step further, you can check the wear rate of your tires and brake pads. Excessive wear of these two components can dramatically increase braking distance in the event of danger. This type of operation can be entrusted to a professional, giving you peace of mind.

Let's talk engine!

Checking oil and coolant levels coolant should be carried out on a regular basis, to ensure the long life of your engine. Indeed, proper lubrication of the engine and its moving parts helps it to "live" longer. The same applies to cooling, so you can avoid recurring head gasket-type breakdowns requiring more extensive, and therefore costly, servicing.

When should you service your licence-free car?

The manufacturer generally recommends an overhaul at least once a yearvision every 5,000km, the manufacturer recommends a complete overhaul, including an oil change and replacement of the various filters (oil, air and diesel or petrol). This kind of operation is quite affordable, and can be carried out by you with the help of a maintenance kits specially designed for your vehicle. Two types of oil are generally available: the 5W40 or the 10W40. The choice of oil is very important 5W40 for recent vehicles (from 2008).

To help you better understand these indicators, we'll try to explain them here. The first number (5 or 10) is the cold viscosity index, the closer to zero the more fluid the oil, the W = winter and the last number (40) is the high-temperature viscosity index, the higher the index the better the engine protection. If in doubt, don't hesitate to consult a professional specialized in PSVs.

Prepare your car for winter!

Finally, we recommend that you prepare your car for winter, to avoid the hassle of a cold start. Make sure that your glow plugs are in good condition, and replace them if necessary. Your small car will send you simple signs, such as starting difficulties and white smoke, that glow plugs need changing. You should also keep a close eye on your battery: check that your battery terminals are tight, and check for any oxidation that could lead to starting difficulties. You'll find our VSP battery on sale at : Compatible battery for all no-license cars.

Your small car will be all the more grateful!