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I can't help but pay attention to the rain damage caused by typhoons. If it rains a lot, don't drive a car and be careful not to flood the car.
Reporter Jeong Young-tae will give you tips on car management.
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It is best not to drive a car during heavy rain.
When parking, it is advisable to avoid riversides and rivers where there is a possibility of flooding.
If you have to drive in the rain, increase the tire pressure by 10% above normal to avoid slipping when you brake.
When passing through a puddle or flooded area, you should cross as slowly as possible, and be careful when shifting gears or stopping the car as water may enter the muffler and cause the engine to stop.
If the engine goes off after passing through a flooded area, it is better to call the maintenance company for help.
This is because the moment the engine is restarted, water can be sucked into the engine rapidly, causing engine damage.
When the car is submerged, dry it with a newspaper or a rag and leave it to a professional maintenance company to check for any abnormalities in the electrical system circuit.
It is also important to check the brakes and batteries before and after driving on rainy roads to prevent accidents.
Make sure that there is no water in the engine oil or transmission oil, and if the electrical wiring contacts are contaminated with rain, separate them and dry them while wiping with a cleaner.
It is also important to keep in mind that if your car is damaged or flooded due to typhoons, floods, tsunamis, etc., you can only receive compensation for the damage of your own vehicle, that is, if you have purchased your own vehicle insurance.