Monsoon is a time to cheer, plan long drives with your partner/friends and enjoy the pleasant, earthy smell of soil. But is it the same with your car? No.
With water logging issues, no proper drainage system and massive traffic chaos on road, your car certainly doesn’t enjoy a good time hitting the roads in the monsoon season. So, before the rainy season arrives, and gives your car major driving challenges, you must know how to take care of your car in the monsoon. Obviously, the most important thing is to have a car insurance, as you cannot predict what the rains might bring for your car.
But, apart from this, there are other essentials that you need to know –
- An Umbrella Is a Must
Whether it is raining or not, you must carry an umbrella in your car, so that whenever it rains, and you need to get out of your car, you can just open the umbrella and avoid getting soaked in rain. Apart from just protecting you, the umbrella protects the car seat too. When you are completely soaked up in rain and you sit on your car seat, you actually leave moisture, which gets absorbed by the seat. Eventually, it begins to smell bad.
- Pay Clear Attention To Tyres
Before the rainy season comes in its full swing, you must check the condition of the car tyres. Experts say that the tread depth should be good enough to avoid them from skidding in the rainy season. In addition to this, keep an eye of the tyre inflation as this will make sure that you enjoy a comfortable drive.
- Ensure Optimum Brake Operation
Whenever necessary, you must clean and replace the brake pads, especially in the rainy season. Check the brake fluid levels and brake lines. Checking the brake lines will ensure that there is no water or air ingress and that the brake operation is optimum.
- Keep Your Windshield Clean
Windshield gets very dirty in the rainy season, but thankfully there are wipers that clean windscreen very easily. But, before you do that, you need to be very careful. A wiper with dirt on it should not be used to clean the windscreen, as this might leave scratches on the windscreen. Therefore, you must use a cloth to wipe out the dirt, later you can use the wipers to clean the glass.
- Keep a Medical Kit
Last but certainly not the least, you must not forget to keep a medical kit in your car. As already stated above, you cannot predict what’s there in store for you in the rainy season, so equip yourself with a medical kit for help in an emergency.
With these basic tips in mind, you can protect your car from any unforeseen damage in the rainy season. In case, you do not have a car insurance policy, do get it right away, as this is the major part of protection for your beloved car. Have a happy and safe monsoon!!