KUALA LUMPUR: Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Malaysia (Bosch AA) has introduced a new special gift of thoughtful do-it-yourself (DIY) car maintenance checks for Mother's Day this year.
Bosch AA said in line with its "drive for life" campaign, the practical gift of car safety to mom was n exceptional act of service and peace of mind you can do for her.
It said the campaign aimed to advocate for safer cars and safer roads through raising awareness on the importance of using quality car parts and regular car maintenance.
"We might not always be there to drive mom around, but we can take these simple steps to keep her safe while she is behind the wheel," it said.
Firstly, Bosch AA said the simplest check you can perform is to just have a look at the windscreen wipers, especially during this rainy season.
"Upgrade mom's car wipers to a pair of flat blade wipers for clearer vision and better safety while driving on the road especially in this rainy season.
"As a rule of thumb, Bosch AA recommends replacing them once a year and recommends the Bosch Aerotwin wipers," it said.
The quality of air we breathe has seen an increased importance in the past year.
The first line of defence to reduce risk of exposure to air pollutants, airborne bacteria, and viruses in our cars is none other than the cabin air filter.
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.
Bosch AA said the cabin filters should be replaced every year, or every 15,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.
Bosch AA said for mom's car's next scheduled service, choose a higher-quality engine oil to ensure the car runs as smooth as possible.
"Bosch AA recommends the Bosch Premium X7 5W40 Fully Synthetic Engine Oil.
"Since we are also driving less during the recent movement control orders, consider buying a car battery trickle charger – such as the Bosch C7 – to ensure the car battery is kept at an optimum charge," it said.