Parts that are easily damaged when the car is caught in the rain
Heavy rain not only reduces the driver's visibility but also damages many parts of the car.
Not only causing difficulties for drivers, driving in the rain is also the cause of many car parts being easily damaged.
wipers
When driving in the rain, the wipers must operate at full capacity. Therefore, if you see signs such as unclean wipers or many water stains on the windshield, you need to check and replace them. In addition, the wipers making noise or vibrating are also signs of damage. Normally, wiper rubber has a lifespan of 6 months to 1 year.
Lighting system
Some types of lights such as headlights, fog lights, brake lights are often turned on continuously to ensure safety when driving in heavy rain. Therefore, car lights can fail at any time when dealing with heavy rain.
Rubber gasket at the edge of the door glass
Frequent driving in the rain can put a lot of pressure on the rubber seals at the edges of the door glass, causing them to wear out quickly. If the rubber seals at the door glass are loose, water will seep in. Therefore, users should regularly check the edges of the door to ensure that the rubber seals are working properly.
Belt
The drive belt is placed low while the engine compartment is not completely sealed, mud, dirt, water can easily stick to it causing the belt to slip. If it slips too much, it may not have enough strength to pull the power steering, air conditioning compressor or generator, leading to many problems.
When you find water or mud on the belt, clean the belt and pulley.
Brake system
Driving in the rain can easily cause the disc brakes to corrode or cause the handbrake to get stuck, the brake to release slowly... The main cause is rainwater seeping in, causing rust on the movable joints of the brake caliper.
Undercarriage parts
Although painted with anti-rust paint, over time, the details under the car gradually lose their function. When water, mud, and dirt stick to them, they cause oxidation. Moreover, mud and dirt get into the moving joints of the suspension system, steering system... causing damage.