Spring & summer car care, the Moja way
With the weather finally warming up, it’s the perfect time to show your car a little TLC. Use our top ten tips to sort the small stuff now, dodge the big headaches later - and keep more money in your pocket!
In this guide:
- Give your wipers a little spring makeover
- Blast away winter salt
- Check your battery’s ‘mood’
- Look after your lights
- Swap out the cabin (pollen) filter
- Give your brakes a quick check-up
- Have a sneaky look for leaks
- Spring clean the inside and outside
- Check your air con before the heat hits
- Refresh your emergency kit
Give your wipers a little spring makeover
If they’re squeaking, smearing or just being dramatic — swap them out. Using proper screen wash (rather than water) stops smearing and blockages, too.
💸 Stopping wiper blades from scratching your windscreen = money saved.
Blast away winter salt
A quick wash under your car gets rid of all that winter grime and salt.
💸 Keeps rust away, so your car doesn’t age faster than a forgotten banana.
Check your battery’s ‘mood’
Winter drains it… a lot. Pop to your local garage or car specialist store — lots of them will check it for free.
💸 Catching a weak battery early means no surprise expensive replacements.
Look after your lights
Longer days are coming, but you still need to be seen. Give all your lights a quick test and wipe them clean — headlights, indicators, brake lights, the lot.
💡 Cloudy headlights? Toothpaste and a soft cloth can temporarily brighten them up.
💸 Avoids fines and keeps you visible — replacements are cheaper when caught early.
Swap out the cabin (pollen) filter
Spring = pollen overload. A fresh filter keeps your air clean and your fans happy.
💸 Helps with efficiency and stops your car smelling like ‘mystery damp’.
Give your brakes a quick check-up
Winter grit can wear them down faster. Listen for squeaks, grinding, or weird vibrations.
💸 Spotting worn pads early saves you from buying new discs sooner, as you can change how you drive your car to stop them wearing out faster.
Have a sneaky look for leaks
Check the ground after you’ve parked. Coolant and brake fluid sometimes misbehave after winter. Spotting this early means you can get ahead of any repairs.
💸 Small fix now = avoids a potentially budget‑ruining repair later.
Spring clean the inside and outside
Shake out the mats, vacuum the crumbs that definitely aren’t yours, then wash and wax.
💸 Helps your car stay newer for longer and protects the paint.
Check your air con before the heat hits
You might not have touched it in months, so give it a test run. If it smells strange or isn’t getting cool, it might just need a simple re-gas.
💸 Fixing it now is cheaper than waiting until it completely gives up in July.
Refresh your emergency kit
Check the torch, restock the first aid bits, and make sure your jump leads still exist.
💸 Helps you deal with small issues without calling for backup.