Summer Car Care: 12 Tips To Survive The Indian Summer

From AC servicing to tyre blowouts, here are 12 essential summer car care tips for Indian drivers — especially in temperatures above 45°C.

1. Service the AC before April — Check gas level, clean condenser, replace cabin filter. 2. Check tyre pressure weekly — Hot roads + under-inflation = blowout risk. 3. Use sunshade or park in shade — Protects dashboard and reduces cabin temperature. 4. Check coolant level — Top up with correct 50:50 mix. 5. Check battery — Heat reduces battery life. Have it tested if 3+ years old. 6. Never leave kids/pets in parked car — Cabin can reach 60°C in 10 minutes. 7. Use windshield sunshade — Protects from UV and keeps cabin cooler. 8. Check wiper blades — Heat cracks rubber. Replace if streaking. 9. Park in shade or use car cover — Protects paint and plastic trims. 10. Keep extra water — For radiator emergencies and personal hydration. 11. Check fan belt — A broken fan belt means no AC and overheating. 12. Drive with windows down for 1 min — Lets hot air escape before turning on AC.