Honda PH shares car care tips for rainy season

The rainy season presents challenges for road users as vehicles drive through wet conditions. Instances such as hydroplaning can bring huge damage to the car, especially at highway speeds. What’s worse is when passengers get hurt due to the rain which causes tires to lose grip on the road.

Safety must always be the priority

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) wants to keep motorists safe by sharing eight important car tips for the season. With these tips, every Filipino family can go on road trips safely amid the difficulties brought by the rainy season.

1. Keep windshields clean

The first tip is to keep the windshields clean. Visibility plays a huge role when driving especially during heavy rains when the view of drivers gets limited. By keeping the windshields clean, the drivers’ visibility won’t be disrupted in situations when ‘keeping your eyes on the road’ is very vital.

2. Inspect windshield wipers

Over a period of time, windshield wipers lose their grips and start wiping less water off the glass. HCPI said that this car component tends to last anywhere from six months to one year on average. Until then, the wipers must be replaced to ensure that rain won’t block the driver’s view.

3. Maintain headlamps

Seeing hazy headlamps on old cars is common, especially since we live in a country where rains can be very strong. Maintaining headlamps can ensure that the illumination will be bright for the road even in night conditions. Plus, well-maintained headlamps exude a pleasing front-end look.

4. Check the car’s battery

The Japanese marque said that humidity and potential droplets can shorten the life span of car batteries. As such, check this electrical component as it is important in running a car. Getting stuck in the middle of the rain is the last thing drivers would want to experience this season.

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5. Assess the quality of tires

Tires are designed not only to keep cars moving but also to disperse rain on the road. This makes sure that the compounds of tires can keep in contact with the road, resulting in a good grip. Moreover, check the tires for loss of air pressure for the safety of drivers and passengers during wet road conditions.

6. Brake check

Like what they always say, the engine is as important as the braking system. There is no point in going fast if drivers can’t slow down. With that being said, car owners should always check their cars’ brakes. Driving fast on a wet highway with faulty brakes can cause serious accidents.

7. Car wash and wax

After a car wash service, HCPI recommends drivers get their vehicles waxed. This provides an additional layer of paint protection to its paint. Additionally, waxing a car can help keep rain marks from forming on the vehicle, making cleaning work easier.

8. Find the right car insurance

HCPI is offering the Honda Sensing Insurance so owners can keep peace of mind even when driving on wet road conditions due to the rainy season. This is available on Honda car models such as the all-new HR-V, all-new Civic, CR-V, and Accord.

See more car care tips at Philkotse.com.