At CWS 4×4, each of our team continually strive to offer nothing but the finest levels of service. Whether that’s through the provision of used Land Rover parts or through our up-to-date blog articles, we only ever aim for the best. Well, with the weather being at its optimum trickiness and the light remaining in short supply, we felt it apt to offer our insider-industry knowledge relating to some of the most common causes of off-roading accidents.
Using a Non-Offroad Vehicle
This may seem like something you hear at the Darwin Awards, but we’re aware of several incidences of people attempting offroading in an inadequate vehicle. It should really go without saying, but to avoid becoming a statistic and risking injuring yourself – and your car – please make sure that your vehicle is up to the task!
Riding Alone
New offroaders are in need of supervision but many people feel that they are ready before their time, and head out alone. We couldn’t advise against this more! It’s imperative to keep yourself safe; even experienced drivers who head out alone find themselves getting into trouble, so this advice is not exclusive to beginners! To keep yourself safe, always make sure you have company when you decide to venture offroad.
Inexperience
Even with supervision, inexperience can prevail… Many people find themselves suffering at the hands of their own naivety. It’s important to know your limits when going behind the wheel of an offroading vehicle; never assume that just because your car is able to tackle a terrain that other vehicles may not be able to, that it means that you’re immune from bumps and automotive-bruises! Attempting to operate beyond your skill level is a classic error that many offroaders make, and even for the fortunate ones who escape injury, it can be a costly affair!
It’s important to be aware of your own abilities as well as your vehicle’s capabilities; your wellbeing and the wellbeing of your vehicle depend on it! If you’ve found yourself to have fallen victim to any of the above, and require our assistance in getting your vehicle back on its wheels, get in touch with our expert team of Land Rover part specialists in order to discuss your requirements. You can contact our friendly team on 01458 83493, where we are always eager to help you get behind the wheel safely and with a confidence in your new parts.