Has the monsoon hurt you? Here are some tips to prevent / reduce the chances of
loss or damage to your vehicle:
Whilst Parking
· Please ensure that the vehicle is locked and all the doors, windows and openings are securely closed.
· If you have the slightest doubt that your vehicle is vulnerable to damage in the present location, please park the vehicle in an alternative place.
· Avoid parking in low lying areas, such as basements, under a tree, transformers or a hoarding.
· If the vehicle is damaged due to heavy rain / inundation, never attempt to start the vehicle or switch on any electrical installations.
· Avoid being seated inside the vehicle with the Air Conditioner “ON” for a longer period of time when you notice the increase in water level.
Whilst on the move/ driving
· Try to drive in the middle lane keeping care to avoid the extreme left.
· Avoid high speeds and maintain a consistent distance between the ongoing traffic.
· Following the track of the car ahead of you is advisable as your tyres will need to disperse less water since the car in front will have created a relatively dry path.
· Do not follow large buses or trucks too closely. The spray from the wheels will block vision.
Change your wiping blade, if necessary.
· Avoid driving through waterlogged areas where it is difficult to judge the water level.
· If constrained to drive through a waterlogged area, never raise the acceleration.
· Never drive through water if it is difficult to surmise the depth.
· Take care to drive slowly through flooded roads. If it is deeper than the bottom of your doors, turn back.
· Dry your feet before entering the car. Wet feet can slip off pedals, which is very dangerous.
· Keep the windscreen washer fluid topped up and on a long journey remember to carry some extra in the boot too.
· Avoid using central locking during the monsoon as short-circuiting may jam the locking system.
· If the engine stops due to any reason, never attempt to start again and arrange to tow the vehicle.
In the event of loss or damage or suspicion of a loss or damage:
· Do not attempt to start the vehicle.
· Do not hand over the vehicle to any unauthorized individual for repairing / cleaning.
Don’t forget to ensure that your
insurance policy is renewed and updated so that in the event of damage to the vehicle, your loss will be covered.
