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5 Simple Tips to Make Your Car Rain Proof

Last updated on: June 18, 2015 11:53 IST

#1 Worn out tyres cause accidents – Simplest trick to check your tyre quality

Car Tyres

Buy Car Tyres. Starting at Rs 1999

Have you ever tried to know why a car or bike loses its control during monsoons? It is because the tyres are worn out. You must play safe and check whether the treads of your car tyres are deep enough (3mm - 4mm) or not. The tread of a tire is the rubber on its circumference that makes contact with the road. If the tread is not deep, it forms a thin film of water under the tyre which causes the tyre to lose its grip on the road. If the tread of your tyres are not deep enough, it is time to change them.

#2 Protect your car’s paint

Car body cover and wax polish

Buy Universal Car Body Cover. Starting @ Rs 450

Buy Fusso Wax Polish @ Rs 780

The constant wet and dry phase during rainy season affects the paint of your car and makes it peel. Get a wax coating done before you use your car during monsoons. It protects the paint of your car from heavy showers and extreme sunlight as well. Don’t forget to use a body cover to protect the paint of your car.

#3 Keep your windscreen clean and scratch proof

Windshield Cleaner and Wiper

Buy Windshield Cleaner @ Rs 299

Buy Wiper Blades for your Car. Starting @ Rs 270

Wipers are rarely used during the year. Make sure that your wipers are working fine and ready to take on the heavy showers. Clean your wipers with a dry cloth to prevent dust from settling on them. Never use your wipers on a dirty or stained windscreen as the dust particles will accumulate in your wipers and cause scratches. Clean your windshield with this mop before you start driving your car.

#4 Get your headlights checked

Headlight and fog light

Buy Car Headlight Assembly. Starting @ Rs 1298

Buy Car Fog Lamps. Starting @ Rs 459

If your headlight or tail light is damaged, you must immediately change it as the rain water can easily enter the internal system of your car and cause damage. The heavy rains could also hamper the vision when your car is running at high speeds. You can use fog lamps as they improve the visibility of the roads and reduce the chances of road mishaps.

#5 Maintain the look of your car

Rust Proof Lubricant

Buy FMS Anti Rust Lubricant @ Rs 320

During monsoons, your car comes in contact with water quite constantly which causes the metal parts of your car to rust. Make sure all the car scratches are either fixed or polished with wax. Before using the wax polish, you must apply the anti rust lubricant as it removes rust, lubrication, dehumidification, cleaning and prevents corrosion.

 

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