Posted on 8th September 2023

Just like humans are prone to illness during the rainy season, your car is also prone to different kinds of damages. This is why it’s vital to perform preventive maintenance on your car during this season.

Keep these tips handy to maintain a clean and well-performing car even if it’s raining cats and dogs.

Clean your headlights, windows, and windshields.

Visibility is important when driving, it’s even more important when you’re driving in the rain.

Ensure that your windshields and car windows are clean and free from dust or fog. The tiniest mud spots or dust can obstruct your view of the road and this may put your safety at risk.

You also need to check your headlights to ensure that the bulbs are not dim.

Look after your car brakes.

As the roads get slippery when it rains, your brakes are the only thing that stands between you and losing control of your car.

To avoid accidents, you must check your brakes regularly to see that it is properly working.

It is also important that you monitor your brake fluid’s color. If it is no longer gold, it’s time for a replacement.

Keep your tires in good shape.

Since your tires are always in direct contact with the road, you need to check them properly before heading out.

Ensure that your tires have the right amount of pressure, and tread depth before hitting the road to avoid swerving.

Also keep your car wheels aligned so that you can easily avoid potholes and bumps which are usually submerged in floodwater during the rainy season.

Check your battery.

You are most likely to experience battery-related problems during the rainy season. To avoid this, check your battery regularly to ensure that it is in good condition.

Since your battery is the lifeline of your car, you should also consult your mechanic about its capacity to go through the immense pressure of powering your car’s headlights, wipers, and air conditioners.

If it isn’t up to the task, replace it ASAP.

Protect your Windshield

The windshield is one of the most vital safety features in a car.

Not only does it protect you from rain and street dirt, it also renders structural integrity to your car’s roof and is essential in absorbing the impact of airbags in the event of an accident.

This is why driving with a chipped or cracked windshield is not advisable, especially during the rainy season when the risk of accidents are higher.

One way to protect your windshield and other glass windows is by installing Concept Nova’s C-Protect.

In the case of an accident, this solution keeps you from getting injuries from glass shards as its micro-layered and tear-resistant films hold the fragments in place. This solution is the best way to enhance safety and security while driving.

Above anything else, the most important way of caring for your car is to drive safely and carefully, especially when the rain hits the road. Have a safe drive!