{"id":8181,"date":"2016-07-26T13:23:58","date_gmt":"2016-07-26T13:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/apartmentadda.com\/blog\/?p=6599"},"modified":"2023-11-02T06:26:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T06:26:17","slug":"apartment-car-owners-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2016\/07\/apartment-car-owners-2\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Car Care Facts Apartment Car Owners Should be Aware Of!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lot of us apartment car owners, who park in the basement or in stilt parking daily don\u2019t realize the ill-treatment that is being rendered to our cars, mostly unknowingly. This post, Car Care facts is to throw some light on the 5 daily activities we do inadvertently that may slow poison our cars!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69db475d4f11a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69db475d4f11a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2016\/07\/apartment-car-owners-2\/#The_Daily_Car_Wash\" >The Daily Car Wash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2016\/07\/apartment-car-owners-2\/#Corrosive_Water_Syndrome\" >Corrosive Water Syndrome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2016\/07\/apartment-car-owners-2\/#The_Rats_menace\" >The Rats menace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2016\/07\/apartment-car-owners-2\/#Cold_Engine_Phenomenon\" >Cold Engine Phenomenon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2016\/07\/apartment-car-owners-2\/#Abrupt_engine_turn-off\" >Abrupt engine turn-off<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Daily_Car_Wash\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Daily Car Wash<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apartment residents usually have a car washer person who does car washes\u00a0every morning, charging\u00a0a reasonable sum every month. What\u2019s included in the package is an interior cleaning every weekend. You only have to hand over the keys to him in the morning or sometimes in the evening, and your car is clean in the inside too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Swirls-and-Scratches.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6606\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Swirls-and-Scratches.jpg\" alt=\"Apartment Cars Swirls and Scratches\" width=\"350\" height=\"222\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You might be thinking that how can washing the car be harmful to the car? Washing the car harms your car in a very indirect way. The dirty water used for washing and the rough rag used for drying scratch the paint job of the car. The dirt particles suspended in the water induce micro-scratches or swirls. They will be evident if you see your paint under the sun, or a bright light source.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It makes your car look dull after 6 months, and also considerably reducing the resale value of your car, when you plan to sell it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How\u00a0can you safe guard your car?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In case the car paint has corroded in many places, you can consider getting a professional detailing done for the car. Choose a detailer who uses good quality rubbing compound. It makes sure the scratched layer of your clear coat paint is removed, and it is as good as new again.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After detailing, sponsor your security guard with a micro-fiber towel and some car shampoo, which would last for 2-3 months.<\/span>\u00a0Insist upon your car washer person\u00a0to use the same for\u00a0cleaning your car.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that he\u00a0changes the bucket of water often, so that the dirty water is not used for washing your car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corrosive_Water_Syndrome\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Corrosive Water Syndrome<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The secret to a great looking car wash is using soft water or fresh water. Not the ground water that has salts dissolved in them. Since lots of apartment complexes either depend on water from tankers and bore-wells, the wash leaves behind the salt marks on the paint. This could be removed easily by washing with soft water. But it sets off corrosion of the metal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Corrosion.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6604\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Corrosion.jpg\" alt=\"Corrosion in Apartment Owners cars\" width=\"350\" height=\"227\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Corrosion in cars is called &#8211; car cancer. Once set-off, you may have to end up replacing the panel as a whole.\u00a0<\/span>The daily car wash may be corroding your car, so beware!<\/p>\n<p><strong>How\u00a0can you safe guard your car?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unfortunately, only proven way to get rid of rust spots is to replace the metal body panel as a whole! So be very careful to not use corrosive water.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rats_menace\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Rats menace<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lurking rats in the basement are a threat to the delicate electronics in the car. One small nibble of the right wire can induce a spark, under the right circumstances lead to the wrong outcome!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How\u00a0can you safe guard your car?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your basement is prone to rats, it\u2019s best to have a No-food-in-car rule. Eat no food, store no food, and perhaps carry no food too. Usually\u00a0rats don\u2019t give a damn, if you don\u2019t store food in your car.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rat mesh installed in the engine bay and around critical wiring also ensures safety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rat repellent hasn\u2019t been very effective, though could be used as a last resort if the other countermeasures fail! <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"Apartment Residents Car Care\" href=\"https:\/\/apartmentadda.com\/buz\/#\/services\/category\/9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For assistance regarding damage caused by rats, check out car services in ADDA Buzzar.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cold_Engine_Phenomenon\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cold Engine Phenomenon<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Today many Apartment Complexes have underground parking. Cars parked underground usually gets very cold and the engine, the heart of your car, needs to warmup before running.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Imagine running a 100 mts sprint, without warming up. You\u2019d cramp, wouldn\u2019t you?!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Though the latest cars warm up quickly, it is not so quickly that you turn the ignition and hit the ramp. Also, hitting the ramp with a cold engine puts more stress on the engine, wearing it faster. Faster wear means a reason for engine service overhaul, ripping it apart and putting it back together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How\u00a0can you safe guard your car?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After turning on the engine, idle for 60-75 seconds before moving the car or switching on AC. This ensures that the engine is lubricated adequately before taking on any loads. <\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abrupt_engine_turn-off\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abrupt engine turn-off<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You own a diesel car, and you turn it off as soon as you\u2019re in your parking bay? This is for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The turbo-charger in the engine needs to spool down. The oil in the turbo needs to be properly distributed to avoid wear and tear. So, by idling your car for 3 minutes before turning it off, extends the life of the turbo-charger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Abdruot-turnoff.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6602\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Abdruot-turnoff.jpg\" alt=\"Apartment Car Owners Car Turnoff\" width=\"350\" height=\"215\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is again like warming down after a run. Do it, if you don\u2019t want service visits to the garage!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How\u00a0can you safe guard your car?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By idling your car for 3 minutes before turning it off, extends the life of the turbo-charger. It makes sure the oil is properly distributed and your bearing is adequately lubricated.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em>(This Blog is authored by Mr. Harsha Vardhan a veteran of the automobile industry and Co Founder at Carista, a\u00a0technology centered multi-brand, on wheels car garage.)<\/em> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Apartment Residents Car Care\" href=\"https:\/\/apartmentadda.com\/buz\/#\/services\/category\/9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here to Check out the various Car Care Services available in ADDA Buzzar.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lot of us apartment car owners, who park in the basement or in stilt parking daily don\u2019t realize the ill-treatment that is being rendered to our cars, mostly unknowingly. 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