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- Make sure that loose electrical connections of your car are repaired.
- Coat battery terminals with petroleum jelly and use a waterproofing spray to keep the electrical system moisture-free.
- Ensure that all the tyres have at least 2mm of tread depth and have sufficient tyre pressure to prevent skidding.
- Apply anti-rust coating specially on the underbody of the car.
- Apply wax on the car body as it forms a protective layer increasing the life of the car.
- Ensure that the engine is well serviced and watertight.
- Unscrew the spark plugs and wipe them dry with a piece of cloth.
- Place old mats or newspapers on the car carpet as they will soak up the dirty water, and keep the floorboard dry.
- Replace hard and cracked wiper blades as they can cause scratches on the windshield.
- Use a soap solution instead of plain water for windshield cleaning. It will increase the visibility when it pours.
- Check your brakes, as old and rusty brakes tend to fail when wet.
- When you're in hilly terrain don't drive in heavy rain.
- During heavy rain trail the car ahead of you to avoid pot holes.
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