Car care and maintenance are of utmost importance in order to ensure your car's performance. Keeping up on your routine car maintenance services will increase your safety while on the road. Checking treads of tires and air pressure is important for your vehicle for a strong grip on the road. It also plays an important role in the comfort of the journey. Amidst this COVID-19 pandemic, you must clean and handle your car properly to lessen your chances of getting the virus. Going out to run essential errands such as groceries mean that you are at risk of exposing yourself as well as your car to the virus. Thus, now, more than ever, you need to disinfect your car and clean it thoroughly to avoid the risk of contamination. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to properly maintain and clean your car this pandemic.

1. FAQs About the Effects
of COVID-19 to Car
Owners and Auto
Services

2. Due to the increasing cases of
the coronavirus in the
country, some areas opted to
extend lockdown. But what
does this mean for people
with vehicles or people who
drive for a living?

3. Learn how the coronavirus
lockdown affects your driving
experience, car care routine,
or your plans for buying a
new car.

4. Can I go on a road trip or
have a long drive for fun?
No, the lockdown restrictions require people to
stay at home unless it's for an essential activity.
Essential activities include going to work or to
school, buying groceries, buying medicines, and
providing assistance in an emergency.

5. Car owners are allowed to have passengers if
they are from the same household. However,
they can only bring a maximum of one person
from outside their home. The government
advised maintaining a 1.5-metre distance from
other people, so this means that it's best if you
don't have a passenger on your front seat
especially if they're not from your household.
Are car owners allowed
to have passengers in the
front seat?

6. Is there a way to
properly disinfect
my car?
Remember to spray or wipe down your
car door handles with disinfectant
wipes. Everything that is commonly
touched must be sanitised.

7. This depends on your area. Some service
and repair centres accept clients and some
may be closed due to lack of capabilities in
terms of manpower and supplies.
Is it okay to bring my
vehicle for car service
or car repair?

8. Is it too late for me to buy
a car?
There is a possibility that the automotive
industry may be asked to shut down as some
areas call for a stricter lockdown. But, it's not
too late for you to buy a car as of now. You can
still physically go into a dealership to purchase
a vehicle for personal transport. For as long as
you implement the necessary social distancing
requirements and practices, as the government
suggests-- it should be fine.

9. Yes, but keep in mind that social distancing
practices should be observed, ask your local
dealer if they can do contactless handovers.
It is best if the vehicles are sanitised before
and after test drives.
Am I allowed to take a
car for a test drive?

10. Are gas stations open?
Can I go to them to
refill my car?
Yes, gas stations are open even during the
lockdown. If you must go to a gas station to
refill your car fuel, you should wear gloves
and avoid touching your face. Washing your
hands after using the gas pump is also
recommended.

11. You can still get a taxi or on Uber, but you
must observe social distancing practices.
Keep a 1.5-metre distance from the driver,
which means not taking the front seat of the
car. You must use a hand sanitiser before and
after your ride. Do not touch your face and
remember to wash your hand the soonest you
can after exiting the vehicle.
What if I can't afford a
car? Can I get a taxi or
an Uber instead?

12. As a car owner, a potential car
buyer, or a person using public
transport services--- you need to
apply the new norms that the
coronavirus pandemic has imposed
on a global scale. Observe proper
care care and maintenance amidst
this pandemic and always practice
proper hygiene.