Tired of the rains damaging your car? Follow these simple steps.

Rain might make you want to take your car out, play some songs on and have a peaceful drive. But we often forget that it can cause irreparable damage. We realise it when it's too late. The rain can cause natural calamities like floods and cyclones that cause damage to us and our property annually nowadays. It is tough to predict the intensity of rainfall. This annual recurrence reveals the potential of the rains to damage daily necessities, infrastructure and most importantly, your car! But what can we do?

It is common knowledge that if you want to minimise monsoon damages in your car, the car needs extra care during the time. Without proper care, the car could be damaged by factors out of your control like rising waters in low-lying areas, poor condition of the roads, roads losing traction and road accidents due to lack of proper visibility. These conditions pose health risks as well as financial risks. The only way to combat factors beyond your control is by taking precautions and necessary steps to keep your car in good condition in monsoons.

So ALD Automotive presents some easy precautions and steps you can follow to maintain your car's health during monsoons and floods.

 

Always check the car before starting the engine.

During heavy rains and floods, the water can seep into your car. In that case, the engine and its components are the parts that need utmost care. The damage water can do to your car's engine, exhaust and electronic parts are drastic, sometimes it's even beyond repair. Making sure the wires, fuses and car lights work properly is important not only while raining but all the time. But these are more prone to damage during rainy seasons if we are not giving proper care. Therefore, it is crucial to plan ahead of time to keep your vehicle ready to face the monsoons. Get all external wires insulated and weak electrical connections must be repaired. These simple but effective steps significantly help to avoid mechanical failures like unexpected breakdowns, malfunctioning parts, discomforting driving, etc. This inevitably will help you avoid heavy expenses and save you another headache.

 

Consistently dry out the car cabin.

As mentioned previously, water entering your vehicle leads to nothing good. So, it is necessary to keep your car cabin dry and clean. But it is almost impossible to keep it dry while raining. You will have to get out and your clothes or shoes might carry some water inside. But you should dry it out as soon as possible. Keep your windows open while drying and use towels or newspaper to soak up the water. Monsoon air is rich with moisture and humidity which can build up mould in your car. It can easily develop in our country since the moisture here is always a bit higher comparatively. So you will need to put extra care to keep it running.  You must not compromise on replacing seat covers and carpets when needed and keep the interior of the car clean and dry. This simple step can significantly reduce the damage and increase the overall aesthetic quality of your car.

 

Get a mechanic to examine your car.

You can't just keep your car in the shed every time there is heavy rain. When your car gets caught in heavy rainfall or floods, without a doubt, you should take it to a good mechanic and get it checked. If any pressing issues come up when the professional examines your car and they warn you about it, get it under control to diminish the need for further expenses. These kinds of situations call for an inspection of the tyres, battery, brake pads, etc. Make sure these are in their proper working condition. You should participate in the examination process by checking the oil dipstick, fuel system and air filter to make certain that there is no water content.

 

Be sure to check the waterline on your car.

Are you residing in a region that is prone to water-logging during monsoons? Then you must have noticed the sight of a waterline on your car. When your car is submerged in water a long line of mud and dirt will appear around the car. It denotes the level of water that covers your car. You have little or nothing to worry about if the waterline is below your door level. But if it is over that level, there is a high chance that water has entered the vehicle's cabin and it needs to be taken care of. It can cause mould, foul smell and more if it goes unnoticed.

 

Update your insurance company with information.

The wise thing to do when excessive rainfall and flooding have badly affected your car is to keep your insurance company updated. You should have proper clarity on what should be covered in a good insurance plan. A comprehensive insurance plan can cover a significant amount of damages adequately. Nonetheless, you will have to go through mandates of car inspection and repairs. But informing the company earliest will make these processes as smooth as possible; you will have nothing to stress about. But are you sure you have the best insurance policies when you lease your car? Don't worry, ALD only offers the best.

 

The parking of your car is significant.

Heavy rain can cause small level or high-level flooding anytime. And the unpredictable nature of rain can flood up a region that is not elevated. It can flood up the region and rainwater can seep into your car without you noticing. So look for elevated places to park your vehicle during heavy rain.

It is not possible for you to stop using the car every time it rains and you can't control the weather. But you can follow these simple steps recommended by ALD and control the damages. Even though the lockdowns are lifted, the use of public transport is a risky business. The ideal way to commute is with your car and the monsoons can cause severe damage to your car. But you don't have to buy a car to be safe during covid. ALD offers a wide variety of cars to lease at affordable prices with added benefits. Insurance policies, Regular servicing, breakdown assistance, anything you want, we have it. So make sure your car functions properly this monsoon with ALD Automotive.