New Delhi: It is raining heavily in almost all the states of the country. This has given relief to some people, while problems have also arisen for many people. Most of the problems are caused by the people driving the car. In such weather, people are often forced to drive on bad and waterlogged roads and in the rain, big potholes also occur on the roads.

In such a situation, many times vehicles also get damaged due to walking on the road. Therefore, if you are going on a long drive in the rainy season, then definitely follow these tips so that your car is saved from getting damaged.

Take care of wipers

Wiper is very important in the rainy season. It can also get damaged if not used for a long time. Therefore, before leaving for the journey, make sure to check the wipers of the vehicle and if needed, you can also change it because they are very useful during the rainy season. Apart from this, you can also fill a solution of soapy water in the fluid container of the car.

Pay attention to brake pads

Before leaving the car, check its brake pads thoroughly. Because brake pads can get damaged due to rain water. If the brakes are taking longer to apply while driving or there is any noise coming from it, then they are worn out and you will have to replace them. Never drive a car with bad brakes as it can lead to an accident.

Use silica gel

If your car has been closed for a long time, then the moisture and odor increases inside it. Moisture increases due to garbage, wet clothes, shoes and windows being closed in the car, you can use silica gel to avoid this. These products can be purchased online or offline.

Keep these items in the car

There is a need to be extra careful in the rainy season, so keep some essential things in your car, these include umbrella, torch, a pair of clothes, towel etc. Also, fuse, wiper blade and extra tire must also be with you.

Check tire condition

The roads become very bad in the rain and the tires also wear out quickly, due to which there is always a risk of slipping of the vehicle. Therefore, the tires of the vehicle should always be in good condition in the rain. You can find out whether the tires are correct or not by the wear of the mark given in them.