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Prepare your car for this monsoon season with these simple tips

Posted on: 22/Jul/2017 3:42:55 PM
Though you enjoy the much sought-after respite from the hot, prickly heat of summer, there is a lot of traffic problem we experience, disrupting our day to day life. There are a lot of troubles the car owners usually deal with.
 
In the middle of a downpour, you may experience a stalled car. This may be a very common scenario. However, there are a lot of measures you may take to avoid getting caught in such troubles. Below are some of the useful tips to keep your car safe during monsoon season and enjoy the rainy days thoroughly.
 
Car body
Cars areas exposed to rainwater and also the cars paint will get corroded easily during rainy days, and it will lead to rust formation. You can easily protect your car by giving it a fine layer of wax polish to its body that lets the rainwater flow down. Make sure to apply grease on locks and hinges of car doors. Make use of anti-corrosion spray in the areas that are exposed.
 
Tyre pressure
Keep checking the tyre pressure often and also the inflation at regular time intervals, especially during monsoon, as tyres are prone to lose air pressure when it rains. Ensure that the tyre tread depth is of 1.6 mm depth in order to avoid skidding on slippery regions.
 
Electricals
Check the electrical connections present within the car. It is important to have the external wires well insulated. The fuses should also be functioning properly. It is ideal to have extra fuses in the car. While driving at times of poor visibility, you can turn on the parking light and brake light. So keep them in good condition by checking those often.
 
Brakes
You can never imagine a car without brake, especially in those monsoon days. It is important to keep those brakes clean. These should have mediocre tightness without being very night or very lose, as you will most often use it on wet roads. Keep checking the brake pads often and replace them whenever needed. Keep checking the brake fluid and refill it regularly. The brake line should not permit water or air to flow in and obstruct the brake fluids flow.
 
Wipers and washers
Very soon, the wiper blades tend to get worn out. Keep checking them very often and replace them whenever required well before monsoon begins. Ensure that they work at the proper speed. At the same time, make sure to keep the windshield spotless. Make use of washing liquids for the same.
 
Interiors
Your car may get flooded because of high water levels. It is advisable to use extra layers of mats on the floor and soak up the water. Have a vacuum cleaner handy in your car so that you can dry out the wet floor easily. It also helps in keeping your car good smelling. While parking car in dry areas, remember to open the windows so that it doesnt leave any space for fungal formation.
 
Lights
Make sure of proper functioning of head and tail lights. With heavy downpour, there is going to be very poor visibility. With good functioning of lights, you can avoid mishaps not just for you as well as the other vehicles on road.