Published 17:30 IST, October 30th 2024
Diwali 2024: Here’s How You Can Keep Your Car Protected this Diwali
Celebrating Diwali is a joyful time for everyone. This Diwali, here are some tips to protect your car from getting damaged by firecrackers.
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Car Hacks on Diwali 2024: As Diwali approaches, it is essential to protect your car from the potential hazards of the festival. There is a heightened focus on safety, especially when it comes to protecting the vehicle. Many vehicle owners travel and are compelled to park their cars outside in the open spaces. This time can be risky as there is a chance of increased accidents, debris from firecrackers, and environmental factors like dust and pollution affecting the car's paint.
Soon after the festival is over, there is debris from the firecrackers present around the car or on the roof. It can damage the paint and if the remains of a burning firecracker land on the vehicle, it can lead to worse situations as well.
So to protect your vehicle on this Diwali, we’ll explore effective strategies to keep your car protected this Diwali.
Avoid using a car cover:
While using a car cover can help if the vehicle owner cannot find a suitable closed parking spot, it can be a risky option during Diwali. Avoid using a car cover as they are made out of cloth, polythene, satin, or any other material as it can catch fire easily.
Document your car’s condition:
After parking your vehicle at a safe place, click images or record a video of the car as a document of proof. This can help in claiming insurance if any accidental damage occurs to the car around the Diwali celebration.
Keep a fire extinguisher or sand bucket near the car:
As a basic safety protocol, try to park the car near a fire hose area or sand buckets. A fire extinguisher or a sand bucket should be kept handy around Diwali if any unfortunate incident takes place near the vehicle or vehicle parked nearby.
Keep sunroof and windows closed:
The vehicle’s windows and the sunroof must be closed and it is an important safety aspect, especially if the vehicle is parked around an area where bursting of firecrackers is likely. While driving, keep the windows closed to safeguard from the firecracker debris entering into the cabin. While parking the vehicle, ensure that the windows are closed to avoid the remains of the firecrackers entering the cabin and damaging it.
14:15 IST, October 30th 2024