Between decorating the house and bursting crackers on Diwali, it is also important to take care of the safety of your vehicle. Sparks from burning rockets, grenades and other fireworks during festivals can damage your car or bike. It can damage the paint, plastic and fiber parts of the vehicle. Not only this, even a small spark can cause a fire in a vehicle.
Every year around Diwali, there are incidents of fires in vehicles parked in parking lots. In such a situation, you can save your vehicle from this risk by taking some small precautions. Let us know 6 such methods, which can be useful in keeping your vehicle safe during Diwali.
Choose the right place to park your car
Be especially careful where to park your car on Diwali night. If you have a covered garage or basement parking, keep the vehicle there. Avoid parking on roadsides, open fields or under balconies. People often burst firecrackers from rooftops and balconies, the sparks of which can reach vehicles parked below. Try to park your vehicle in a place where crackers are not bursting.
Do not put a plastic cover on the car
Many people put nylon or plastic covers on cars to protect them from dust and smoke. But doing so during Diwali can be dangerous. These covers catch fire quickly and can burn even with small sparks. If it is necessary to cover the outside of the vehicle, use only certified fire-retardant covers. If such a cover is not available, it is better to leave the vehicle open.
Keep the windows and sunroof closed
Keep all car windows up and lock the sunroof properly. A spark from a firecracker can enter a half-open window and set the seat or its foam on fire. Bike and scooter riders should also keep the petrol tank lid and under-seat trunk properly closed.
Do not park near flammable objects
Avoid parking the vehicle near dry leaves, garbage, wooden objects and firecracker shops. Sparks can ignite them, which can also reach a nearby vehicle. Maintain cleanliness around the parking lot.
Do not leave flammable items in the car
Do not keep things like perfume, deodorant, sanitizer, gas lighter and matchstick inside the car. Don’t even travel with a packet of crackers in your trunk. These items pose a fire hazard due to heat and sparks.
Keep a fire extinguisher in the car
Keep a small portable fire extinguisher type ABC in the car. In an emergency, it can help prevent a fire from spreading. Apart from this, keep a bucket of water or dry sand ready near the parking area of the house, so that it can be used immediately when needed.
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