Car Care Tips: The most popular celebration in India, Diwali, is soon coming. People exchange sweets, play cards, light firecrackers, and visit each other’s homes. However, there is a greater chance of accidents or other mishaps around Diwali, so drivers should exercise additional caution. Here are some pointers to ensure your safety and the safety of your vehicle this Diwali, Read on to learn more.
Top 5 Tips to keep your car safe this Diwali
1. Park in a covered area
If you don’t want fireworks to land on your car and start a dangerous fire, explosion, etc., park it under cover when you’re not driving. Also, you can protect your prized car from various types of particulate matter that may build up on it if you park it outside by parking it undercover.
2. Always keep a portable fire extinguisher in the vehicle
It is a good idea to carry a portable fire extinguisher in your car at all times, but this is especially important during the Diwali festival. The driver ought to be ready for the possibility of a firework mishap in the automobile.
3. Close Your Windows And Sunroof
An increase in smoke and deteriorating air quality are common during the Diwali celebrations. Thus, to help maintain the quality of the cabin air and to keep yourself safe, if you’re travelling at this time, be sure to keep your windows and doors closed. In order to protect the cabin from uninvited factors like firecracker sparks, ensure sure they are closed when parked.
4. Avoid Car Covers
Though car covers are a great way to shield your car from dirt and dust, they are typically not fireproof. Thus, during Diwali, your car covers—which are generally helpful—run the risk of being damaged by stray pyrotechnics that could catch fire.
5. While driving, keep an eye on people who burst firecrackers on the road
When operating a car on the road, you must continue to use caution even though you are attempting to prevent other people from setting off firecrackers. It’s advisable to come to a stop far away from somebody setting off a firecracker while driving. It is preferable to err on the side of caution.
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