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WOMEN ON WHEELS by WOMENSURE: February After-Glow — Back to Business, Still Protected
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WOMEN ON WHEELS by WOMENSURE: February After-
Valentine’s is over. Your schedule isn’t.
The second half of February is when reality kicks in: school routines are in full swing, work pressure is steady, and the “quick stops” multiply—fuel, groceries, pharmacy, uniform emergencies, one more errand. This is also when small car issues (and small security slips) start costing you time, money, and peace.
This month’s reset is simple: protect your car, protect your routine, protect what you carry.
The February risk nobody talks about
It’s not the long road trip anymore—it’s the everyday grind: stop-start traffic, heat, rushed parking, and predictable routines. That’s when:
- Tyres quietly lose pressure and stability
- Brakes get worked harder than you realise
- Engines run hotter in traffic
- Smash-and-grab becomes “easy money” for opportunists
This is the month where being prepared is a flex.
Five power moves for Zimbabwean women drivers
Do the “weekly walk-around” (90 seconds)
Once a week—before the week gets messy—walk around your car and check:
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- Tyres (do any look low?)
- Fresh scratches/dents (spot them early, avoid drama later)
- Puddles/leaks under the car (oil/coolant)
Small signs are early warnings. Catch them early, pay less.
Don’t negotiate with brakes
If you notice squealing, vibration, a longer pedal, or inconsistent stopping—book a check. Brakes don’t fail politely, and they don’t care that month-end is still far.
Heat + traffic = overheating season
In traffic, your engine can run hotter even if you’re not driving fast. Keep an eye on:
- Coolant level (not just water)
- Any rising temperature gauge
- Recurring top-ups (often a leak, not “normal”)
Handbag discipline (especially at “quick stops”)
Smash-and-grabs are fast and opportunistic. A handbag on a seat is an invitation. Keep it in the boot or out of sight—especially at traffic lights, parking lots, and “I’ll just be a minute” stops.
Save your roadside number before you need it
When you’re stranded, you don’t want to search through messages or ask friends for “a guy.” Save the number now. It’s one of those tiny actions that pays you back on the worst day.
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Why Womensure feels designed for real life
Womensure’s comprehensive motor policy is built around everyday reality: accidental loss or damage, third-party liability, and 24/7 roadside assistance—plus handbag smash-and-grab cover up to USD 200.
Roadside benefits include flat battery help, towing within 30 km, flat tyre assistance, emergency fuel delivery, locked-in key retrieval, and message transmission—up to 4 assists per year.
The value isn’t only the money. It’s the time saved, the stress avoided, and the fact that you’re not alone when the day goes sideways.
Get cover / contact Old Mutual (Save these now)
- Telephone: +263 242 308400
- General line: +263 8677 007437
- Toll free: 433 (Netone, Econet & Telecel)
- Telone: 08004302
- WhatsApp: +263 719 433 433
- Email: contactus@oldmutual.co.zw
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