Your vehicles are Quarantining too! Tips to Take care of your Vehicles in the time of Lock Down.

With lockdowns and curfews all over the country, we are quarantining at our homes, waiting for the crisis to pass and following the government orders to stay indoors and stay safe. For this reason, our vehicles which were once used daily by us are being kept parked and are quarantining too! Now seeing as how automobiles are machines, there are high chances that they might concur problems because of being kept unused for such a long time. So to avoid such mishaps to happen when Quarantine is up, here are some tips to ensure that your vehicles are well taken care of so that they remain in good condition when needed.

Petrol

During lock down, petrol refueling stations have been given instructions to not allow vehicles without the curfew pass to refuel. Hence it is wise to save up the petrol in your tanks for when the Curfew is lifted because then petrol stations would be flooded with people to get their tanks refilled. Even if you have to go out for grocery restocking, try to do so when it is absolutely necessary, otherwise try to walk instead. Keeping your tank fueled also keeps it moisturized, preventing the vehicle from rusting and the damage it causes.

Battery

It is quite a possibility that you won’t be able to use your vehicle for a really long time, which naturally might cause your lead-acid batteries to discharge easily. A smart solution for this problem is to disconnect it, or else start your vehicle in every 5-7 days and keep it running for 15 to 20 minutes.

Tyres

Keep your tyres moving for a while from side to side, maintaining its shape and avoiding cracks. If you have a chance, try to fill your tyres to maximum air pressure limit. If you have two wheeler just manually move it around a bit and it will be good for the time. Keep your two wheeler on main stand to avoid the tyres from touching the ground which is the best solution to preserve them while they are unused.

Brakes

It has been a common suggestion by experts worldwide that if you keep the hand brakes of your car engaged for a long time, they might get jammed and extremely difficult to disengage when required. To avoid this, it’s smart to keep your car in gear while use Tyre blockers to avoid movement of the car. In case of bikes, keep all the parts properly lubricated while regularly checking parts like suspensions and levers and cables.

Interiors

You might not use your cars for a long time, seeing the conditions of the country. Therefore it might have to be kept locked up and unused. So ensure that the car does not have any perishable items stored inside that might rot or smell later. There are chances that small animals like rats seek shelter inside through air vents or birds might make their nests inside, so keep them blocked lest your car would be inhabitable for the mere future for you!

COVID-19 is a threat that might take time to be eradicated completely from our lives, till things go back to normal, try to take such measures that would ensure a smooth transition from the quarantine life to your daily lives easily. Till then keep safe and be updated about such life hacks!

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