The monsoon days are here. For a nation like India where summers are unforgiving, the arrival of the rainy season is a relief for one and all.

However, India now is the most populated country in the world. Hence, it is no surprise that car owners would face frequent traffic congestion and waterlogged streets during the monsoon days.

Additionally, due to the unruly nature of Indian traffic, reduced traction, and reduced visibility, the frequency of vehicular accidents also goes up during the monsoon season.

For the best results, it is recommended that one keeps their vehicle in top electromechanical condition by following the car care tips mentioned below.

Replace old wipers before the monsoon arrives

During the summer season, you seldom turn on the wipers of your vehicle. This means that you would not even know whether the rubber strip(s) attached to your vehicle’s wiper(s) are functional or not. Replacing old wipers, the old wiper motor and the non-functional rear windshield defogger is essential to see clearly while driving in torrential rain.

Additionally, don’t forget to refill the windshield wiper fluid reservoir with OEM recommended product. In this way, you can clean the windshield and increase the operational lives of the wiper blades.

Furthermore, issues with the wiper motor and the rear window defogger might also go unnoticed. For the best results, book an appointment at the nearest free vehicle health check camp where you will get your hands on a car inspection report.

Fix cracked headlamps/tail lamps fixed ASAP

The headlamps and tail lamps of your vehicle can develop cracks over time. If these cracked headlamps or tail lamps are not replaced with OEM spares, water can enter the protective covering of the fixtures. That would destroy the fixtures and potentially short-circuit the electrical system of your vehicle. If you notice an electrical system fault warning message flashing in your vehicle’s MID, take your car to the OEM service center.

Or you can first use an On-Board Diagnostics II compatible device to read the fault codes your car ECU has generated. Then you can share the data you got from your vehicle’s OBD-II port with the experts working at your vehicle’s OEM service center to expedite the process of fixing up your car.

Take your car for a pre-monsoon servicing session

Your vehicle will suffer electromechanical wear when used for leisure or work-related commute. This is the reason why, you must take the vehicle for periodic preventative maintenance, especially before the monsoon hits. The reason is simple. If your vehicle has underlying issues, especially with its critical systems such as its brakes, and you have to apply the brakes on a rainy day to avoid crashing into an obstacle, an accident can occur.

To avoid such situations, take your vehicle to its OEM service center and let the experts take a look at your vehicle using its Data Link Connector.

A properly maintained car is a monsoon-ready car

A properly maintained car is a monsoon-ready car and also, a safe car. If you don’t want to end up in a vehicular pile-up or initiate an accident, ensure that you have a habit of clearing the Diagnostic Trouble Codes your vehicle’s ECU generates by letting the experts replace and repair broken parts of your vehicle as soon as issues pop up.