Post-storm car care

[stealthwolf]

You guys are probably aware I went to a wedding yesterday instead of attending the SC meet.

The drive there wasn't too bad in the sunny, dry weather. Some of the roads weren't proper roads and ended up going through villages and single carriageways barely big enough for one car let alone two.

Anyway, during the night, there was a thunderstorm and rain lashed down. The journey back was a nightmare - was driving at around 20-30 mph for at least half the journey. The weather was bad, visibility wasn't great despite using fullbeams and the roads were treacherous. A few times I'd go up a hill and not be able to see the huge pool of water on the other side. Car gets sloshed travelling through at 25mph. Most of the time I was able to avoid the large puddles.

Given the sh*te weather, is there anything I should check on the car now?
The brakes got a good testing once on some proper DCs, but is there anything else that would need inspection.

I am so glad I didn't put the monzas on and didn't detail the car before I set off, as I had planned.

[Top Cat]

So you live in England and got caught in the rain, and now your worried about damage to your car 
Ask the mice that live in your wiring loom to check for stray ducks. 

[WhiteGTI]

So you live in England and got caught in the rain, and now your worried about damage to your car 
Ask the mice that live in your wiring loom to check for stray ducks. 

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Strat]

well the first thing to do is check the cylinders for excess water, this is obviously a major worry given the violent storms that frequent this tropical island. stripping the entire engine down, replacing spark plugs, coolant and checking boost pressures is also advisable.

additionally, stripping out the entire interior to check for water leaks and possible internal rust is essential after a trip outside in the rain. and of course it goes without saying that the car isn't designed for wet conditions so a full paint inspection is a must!

and obviously as TC suggests, after terrential rain it is the perfect breeding ground for mice infestations, so be vigilant!

[Greeners]

The cars are designed to put up with far more than that Stealth (apart from Reiger front splitters!).

Naughty boy for not detailing your car as planned! 

[JPC]

tc, me and steph wet ourselves reading that!

[Rich]

 

T.C - stop these jokes !!! - they r too hilarious 

[RedRobin]

Some of the roads weren't proper roads and ended up going through villages and single carriageways barely big enough for one car let alone two.

....Welcome to the SouthWest! Just count yourself lucky you didn't visit during harvest time and meet some of the locals.