HOW TO MAKE YOUR CAR MONSOON READY | OLAGARAGE
Though monsoon season brings a sigh of relief after the scorching heat of Indian summers, sometimes they are quite devastating too. As monsoon is almost here and we are preparing for them already, it is important to prepare your car monsoon ready too for this upcoming season. As most Indian car owners do not own car garages so your car may not get shelter during heavy rains. Driving in the rain is another issue as it can be both an adventure and a nightmare at the same time. Excess water can damage the internal parts of a vehicle.
If you too are worried about your vehicle’s health in rains, we are some handy tips to make your car monsoon ready
Check Your Car Roof for any Leakage
Keeping the climatic patterns of India in mind, it is not shocking to find leaking rubber seals around panels. Rubber seals around panels including windows, sunroof, and windshield may begin to leak over time. Even clogging of drainage holes can cause water accumulation and thus rust. It is suggested to identify leaks and clogging of holes well before time to save your car from any such damage. Make sure you get the rusted areas of your car treated before they get fully damaged
Keep Your Car Odor-free
Having a bad odor in a car is a very common problem in monsoons. Wet clothes, leaking rubber seals, and/or seeping water are some of the reasons for such odors. Along with keeping a check on the water leakage and seeping water, keeping some good quality air fresheners is also wise to ensure that your car smells good all the time.
Check Car Body and Get it Painted
Damaged paint can also lead to rusting of your car, it is highly recommended to get your car painted before monsoon if the need be. At least make sure that you get your car serviced pre-monsoon to check against any kind of damage.
Check Your Car Tires
Make sure your car tyres are in good condition and don’t forget to check their treads. Most accidents in monsoon happen due to dull or worn-out tyre treads. Tyres are the most neglected yet most important part of a vehicle. So, before this monsoon, be sure that your tyre treads are good enough to drive your vehicle smoothly and safely as good tread improves your car’s grip on the road.
Check Battery and Wiring
The next important thing that needs your attention is your car battery. Monsoons mean more use of electrical components including lights and wipers so keeping your car battery in good shape especially in summers. Make sure that your car’s electrical parts are working fine too. Check all the exposed wiring too. Inspect all the electrical fitments are wired and the cables used should be of high quality to avoid any short circuit in future. A minor loose cable can lead to highly unpleasant consequences.
Keep the Rodents Away
The rodents getting into the car engine is another major concern as they may damage the electrical components and wiring of the car. To avoid any such circumstances, it is advisable to keep checking the carpet of the car and block the areas from where they can enter the car. Make sure you don’t keep any food items open in the car as this too may attract rodents.
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Check Wiper Blades
Check the functioning of wiper blades as they are the most used component of your car in monsoons. Rainfall or downpour reduces the visibility by making the windshield glass wet or dirty and here comes the role of wiper blades as they immediately clean and dries out the windshield glass to ensure visibility. It is recommended to get them inspected by a professional.
Check All the Car Light
Though car lights have always been an important aspect of a car, keeping them intact during monsoon is even more needed. Be sure that all the car lights including parking lamps, fog lights, brake lights, tail lights, headlamps, indicators, and turn indicators are in good shape and functioning well.
Check Car Brakes
Having a good and intact braking system is something that we need to be sure of all the time but in monsoons when roads are all wet, it is even more important. Get your car’s inspected by a professional before monsoons as worn-out brakes can bring unpleasant and unavoidable circumstances. Make sure you change the brake pads before they are worn out.
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