Bengaluru’s monsoon season is hard on vehicles. Wet roads, waterlogged streets, and reduced visibility create conditions that your car needs to be prepared for. Here’s a practical checklist — most of these can be sorted in under an hour at your nearest service station.
- Tyre tread depth: Tyres need a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm for safe wet-road grip. Insert a 1-rupee coin in the tread groove – if the outer band is visible, it’s time to replace. Better yet, switch to nitrogen inflation (available at Bowring Station) for more stable pressure through temperature swings.
- Wiper blades: Wiper blades harden and crack in Bengaluru’s summer heat. If they’re streaking or skipping across the screen, replace them before the monsoon. A good pair costs ₹300–₹800 and could save you in an emergency stop.
- Brakes: Wet roads increase stopping distances significantly. If your brakes feel spongy, take longer to respond, or make grinding sounds, have them inspected. Don’t wait.
- Battery: Monsoon humidity accelerates battery corrosion. Check for white powder buildup on terminals and have your battery load-tested if it’s more than 2 years old.
- Engine oil level: Check oil level cold, before starting the engine. Monsoon heat and stop-go traffic stress the engine – make sure you’re not running low. We stock the full SERVO range at Bowring Station.
- Air filter: A clogged air filter reduces fuel efficiency noticeably in start-stop traffic. If you haven’t replaced yours in the last 15,000 km, it’s due.
- Lights: Check all lights – headlamps, brake lights, indicators, and reverse lights. Visibility drops sharply in rain, and a blown bulb can mean a challan or worse.
Bowring Station is open 24 hours at St. Marks Road. Stop by for nitrogen tyre inflation and SERVO lubricants – or just to ask our team if something doesn’t feel right with your vehicle.