Car Safety Checks

[davebro3]

A friend just had a narrow escape when a wheel on his camper van came loose. It could easily have come off with disastrous consequences. He had had the vehicle checked over by a local independent  garage before setting out - they said it was fine.

Now I would have thought that checking the wheel nuts (torque) should be a basic requirement - tyre fitters recommend they are re-checked after 100 miles on new tyres - but looking at itemised check lists on-line from AA / RAC /Halfords / KwikFit NONE mentions checking the wheel nuts!

I'm amazed!

[davebro3]

no question - just an observation...

[davebro3]

In some cases they should also chech the nut behind the wheel 🤣