Here’s How You Can Protect Your Car During Floods

Published: Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 0:00 [IST]

While a few people try their best to make the world a better place, a large section of people directly or indirectly do the opposite. Now, the latest victim of such an act is Bangalore city. A large enough portion of the city is now under water and people are incurring huge losses.

Here’s How You Can Protect Your Car During Floods

While the blame game continues regarding the flood, it is the public who suffers the most. As such, here are some tips that will help you protect your vehicle during a flood.

Parking

You must have seen pictures of flooded cars in parking lots and open grounds. To prevent such a situation, always try to park the car on higher ground as it may save your car and also a lot of money as well. This reduces the chances of car getting flooded.

Disconnect Batteries

Make sure you have disconnected the battery of your car during the flood as this will prevent any chances of short circuit or permanent electrical damage.

Keep Windows & Doors Shut

The most basic thing you can do to your vehicle during a flood is to keep the windows and doors of your car shut properly. This will greatly reduce the chances of water damage to the interior.

Do Not Crank The Car

The biggest mistake most people do after a flood is to check their car by starting it. We highly recommend towing the car to the nearest mechanic before cranking the engine to avoid further damage to the vehicle

Dry Interiors

Drying the interiors is a very important process after a flood as the interior of the car may have gotten wet during the flood. This will lead to bacterial and fungal growth on the interior of your car. The most affordable method to dry the interior is to park the car under direct sunlight and open all doors

Replacing Fluids

Post floods, it is very essential to replace all fluids in the car to avoid contaminants from causing further damage to the internals of the car.

Replace Air filter

Replacing the air filter after a flood is one of the most basic and important things to do as the air filter may contain many impurities. Also, a flooded air filter can hinder the performance of the car by a significant margin.

Driving In Flood

We highly recommend not to drive your car during the flood as it is almost impossible to judge the condition of roads underneath the murky water.

Keep Revs High

Do not worry about wasting your fuel and keep the revs high. The best way to do this is by keeping your car in 1st and 2nd gears only. Moreover, keeping revs high will ensure that the water does not seep into the engine via the exhaust.

Do Not Drive On The Edge Of The Road

During floods, it is better to drive the car on the central part of the road as it is not only less susceptible to damage but is also likely to be the highest part on most roads.