UAE
How to prepare your car for the UAE summer to avoid tyre blowouts
With temperatures exceeding 45°C, ensuring your vehicle is road-ready is critical. This guide covers the essential checks advised by UAE authorities to prevent breakdowns and accidents.
Abu Dhabi Police have issued warnings about the increased risk of tyre blowouts as summer temperatures climb. For UAE residents, a few essential vehicle checks can prevent serious accidents and costly repairs. This guide details how to inspect your tyres, service your air conditioning, and prepare your car for the extreme heat.
As ambient temperatures regularly surpass 45°C, the risk of vehicle malfunctions, particularly tyre blowouts, increases significantly across the UAE. Abu Dhabi Police and road safety experts have urged motorists to perform essential summer maintenance. A few simple checks can ensure your vehicle remains safe and reliable through the hottest months. Following these steps can prevent the vast majority of heat-related car failures and ensure compliance with UAE traffic laws. ## Step 1: Inspect your tyres Tyre failure is one of the leading causes of summer accidents in the UAE. High road surface temperatures put immense stress on tyres. Neglected tyres are a major safety hazard. - **Check Tyre Pressure:** Check your tyre pressure at least once a week. The correct pressure is listed on a sticker inside the driver’s side door jamb. Check it when the tyres are cold (driven less than 3km). Most petrol stations in the UAE, including ADNOC and ENOC, offer free or low-cost (AED 5-10) digital air pumps. - **Assess Tread Depth:** The legal minimum tread depth in the UAE is 1.6mm. You can check this using a tread depth gauge or by looking at the tread wear indicators (small raised bars in the…