Orlando is infamous for our hot, humid, and rainy weather. The rain and the humidity can slowly cause some serious damage to your vehicle if you don’t take the proper steps to take care of it. Here are some tips on how to prolong the life of your car and prepare it to combat the wet weather of Florida.
1. Give your car a wash
Although it’s counter-intuitive and you’d think the rain would keep your car clean, you actually need to wash your cars more often if you live in places that receive a lot of rain. The rain may wash away the dirt, but the acidity from rain can erode away the paint on cars if left to build up for too long.
2.Wax your car
Waxing your car can protect your car paint and keep it cleaner for longer. Giving your car a good waxing helps water roll off your ca more. Besides providing a protective layer to shield your car from rain, wax will also protect your vehicle from UV rays, which are intensified from raindrops.
3.Check your windshield wipers
Driving in rainy weather is never fun if you don’t have properly working windshield wipers. Considering the number of storms that hit us in Orlando, windshield wipers are pretty essential to surviving on the roads. It’s a good idea to check your windshield wipers often and change them when necessary.
4.Check your tires
Driving on wet roads means possibilities of hydroplaning. Hydroplaning is when your tires lose traction with the road due to a layer of water coming in between your tire and the road. To help prevent hydroplaning, check that your tires have enough tread to grip the road.
5. Replace your Headlights and Tailights
Take special care to make sure your headlights and taillights are visible. Residue built up from rain can dim your lights and decrease visibility on the road. You can easily inspect your lights whenever you wash your car.
If you’re looking to sell your car for an upgrade in the Orlando, FL area, stop by Orange Buys Cars and Orange Buick GMC. We will buy your car outright or you can consign your car with us. Orange Buick GMC’s parts department also has auto parts and services you need to prepare for wet weather.