Top 5 Pre-Monsoon Checks For Your Car – Safety Comes First

The monsoon season is here and this also marks the end of the soaring high summer temperature. However, this season presents itself with a different set of risks for car drivers. As such, here are 5 basic pre-monsoon checks you must do on your car to ensure the safety of you and other road users.

Check Tyres

Since tyres are the only component of the car that maintains contact with the road, their condition is very crucial for the safety of the car, especially during the monsoon season. Moreover, the extreme temperatures during the summer season may have caused additional wear on the tyres.

tyres

As such, it is best to check the condition of the tyres on your car before taking them through the monsoon season. Furthermore, a good tyre should have decent tread depth to disperse the water from the road.

Replace Wiper Blades

Apart from wet roads, driving in the monsoon season can also be tricky due to low visibility. That being said, direct exposure to the sun during the summer season could have damaged the rubber blade on the wipers.

wiper

As such, these damaged wiper blades can further hinder visibility and may cause permanent scratches on the windshield. As such, it is very essential to replace these damaged wiper blades ahead of the monsoon season.

AC

Though checking the car AC may not seem important during the monsoon season, in reality, it is extremely important as the performance of the defogger is directly linked to the performance of the AC.

AC

Check Braking System

The brakes of a car must be given extra care ahead of the monsoon season due to reduced traction. If necessary, changing the worn-out brake pads and brake rotors will improve the braking performance of the car.

brake

Check For Leaks & Rust

Checking your car for leaks and rust before the monsoon season is very essential as any leaks can be disastrous and the rusting process can accelerate during the monsoon season. As such, it is highly recommended to identify any rusting and leaks before the monsoon season.

rust

DriveSpark Thinks

Ahead of the monsoon season, it is best to check the condition of your car due to additional wear and tear during the summer season. Also, following the above tips ensures a better and safer driving experience during the monsoon season.

Article Published On: Sunday, June 2, 2024, 10:30 [IST]
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