The Coronavirus pandemic is now spreading rapidly across the country. The 21-day lockdown to suppress the spread of COVID-19 is one of the best decisions the Indian government took in the past few days. Since the government can also increase the lockdown period, the movement of the people will still be limited to only specific people. Nowadays, transportation is on halt, and hence our cars and motorcycles are not in use for such a long time. Taking care of our vehicles is our responsibility. So, here are some of the ways you can take care of your car during coronavirus lockdown.
Take care of the exterior of the car
First of all, during lockdown, try to clean your vehicle at least twice a week. It will be exposed to the outer atmosphere and will get covered with dust and dirt. The accumulation of the dust and direct exposure to sunlight may cause damage to the body paint of the car. Hence, it is advisable to keep the car under shade or cover your 4-wheeler.
Clean the interiors once a week
The interior of the vehicle is as important as the outer body panel. Hence cleaning and polishing the interior at least once a week is very important. Gently wipe the seats, dashboard, and other exposed surfaces. The accumulation of the dust can even block the AC vents and can cause problem afterward. Since the car is parked outside your house for so long, hence there is no cross ventilation inside it. Therefore cleaning it from inside will make sure the removal of bad odor and will help the seats and other interiors to breathe for a while.
Check the battery once a while
The battery depletes when it is not used for such a long time. Hence, you can switch on the car twice a week, and give it a race. This will make sure to heat the engine and all other moving parts. Also, oil circulation in those parts will prevent the machinery from jamming. To avoid depletion of battery charge, you can even remove the battery plug from the main. Battery is the most significant component of the electronic assembly of any 4-wheeler. Hence taking care of the battery is very important.
Take care of the breaks
If your car is standing still for such a long time, and the handbrakes are up, there is a possibility of jamming your brake calipers. Instead, it is recommended that you park your car on a plain surface and pull down the brakes. You can also follow the traditional method and can place small bricks beside the wheels.
Check the tire pressure
If your vehicle is in a stationary position for a very long time, then it is very probable that the wheels may lose air pressure. So it is crucial to check the tire pressure once in a while. The reduction in tire pressure may event turn into a tire puncture. And in this lockdown period now mechanic will be available for the repair.
Special precautions
Not everyone is sitting inside their homes. Some people have left their families to serve the nation and save people from this epidemic. We want to thank the doctors, police officers, drivers commuting to bring the essential items for the citizens, and many more essential service officers. If you are among them, and you use your transport to commute, taking care of your vehicle is very important. A small careless attitude can cost your vehicle. Also, no mechanic will be available during the coronavirus lockdown period. You must not rash drive seeing the empty roads. It can cost both your vehicle as well as your life.