10 Car checks for monsoon

These are the 10 important car checks and to-do pointers for the monsoon. It is good to be prepared than to face the disaster.

Following are some important points:

1) Tyres: The lines on a tyre are called as tread patterns. These treads actually help to move water aside from the road so tyre comes in contact with road and grips on it. The deeper the tread pattern, the better it is for wet conditions. With an older tyre, the tread isn’t that deep and chances of loosing road grip are high. This means you can loose control. A normal tyre has a life of four to five years and it is suggested to change the tyre of the vehicle after four years even if they aren’t used too much.

2) Wiper Blades: The life of a wiper blade is of about a year. The summer heat makes it brittle,e which eventually lead to create scratches on your windshield. Hence, it is advised to replace your wipers before every monsoon.

3) Spare Tyre: The spare tyre should be inflated; to avoid getting stuck in rains for hours.

4) Washer Tank: keep a check on your windshield washer tank and make sure it is full and add some detergent or windshield cleanser to it.

5) Air-Conditioning: Always use air-conditioning to avoid fogging on your cars glasses and make sure your air-conditioner is working.

6) Things one should carry: Always carry drinking water and some edibles or fruits so that you don’t remain on an empty stomach if you get stuck in a traffic jam due to rain.

7) Insulate your wiring: Always insulate your wires with a duct tape, if you see any naked wire. This is avoid any shortcircuits, if water comes in contact with the wire.

8) Battery Terminal: To avoid the rusting of your car battery terminals, always grease them with petroleum jelly like Vaseline.

9) Hazard light: While parking off a roadside always switch on the hazards, so anyone can see your car parked, and bump into you. Never use hazards when driving at normal speeds in a tunnel.

10) Insurance: It is always vital to have a valid car insurance and even more important to have a comprehensive plan as you do not know when you have to pass by a flooded street. Royal Sundaram Car Insurance Policy offers you the best insurance deal for you and your car. Engine Protector Cover also known as the Aggravation (Damage) Cover Clause is the perfect add-on which can be opted if you want to care for your car during rainy season.

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