What are the best ways of taking care of your car in the case of a sudden downpour or heavy rain?
Special care is necessary, as a car is more likely to break down during heavy rain and a car’s lifetime is highly dependent on car maintenance. Here are some tips for easy maintenance and the safe use of a car during heavy rain.
1. Checking the tire pressure, batteries and brakes is essential
Driving in the rain may be dangerous if you are not cautious.
Due to the possibility of hydroplaning on wet roads, it is important to check for the best levels of tire pressure and to take extra care in terms of safety.
During the rainy season, it is recommended to elevate tire pressure within 10 percent of the usual level. It is dangerous to use worn tires. As visibility get worse while driving in heavy rains, turning on the headlights, even during the day, can help to prevent an accident.


2. It is necessary to check the car battery in advance, as the frequent use of headlights, A/C and the windshield wipers use up much of the battery.
On wet roads, a car that stops well is safer than a car that moves well. Thus, checking the brakes and tire condition is very important.

3. Secure a clear view by taking care of the windshield
If the windshield wipers make a strange sound, it is likely that it is due to gas exhaust from other cars on the window than a faulty wiper blade. As a solution, it is effective to clean the window with a sponge and detergent two or three times. Additionally, the amount of washer water under the hood should be checked. The water’s direction can be easily adjusted with pins.

4. You can check your own lights if you have someplace you can park near reflective glass windows, or you can ask a friend to walk around your car while you turn on different lights. Make sure to check your headlights, taillights, reverse lights, and turn signals.