Car parking tips during Diwali celebrations: Ensure safety from firecrackers

With the season of festivity and Diwali here, it is a time for celebration and joy, but it's important to take precautions to protect your vehicle from firecracker damage. Here, we will list out some parking tips and suggestions that will help ensure the safety of your car during the celebrations.

Park in a covered area

If you have a covered shed or basement parking option available, it is the best way to protect your car from falling fireworks and sparks. If you can’t find a covered parking spot such as a garage, try to park your car under a tree or any other structure that can provide some sort of protection.

Avoid parking near areas where firecrackers are likely to be set off

Anticipate areas where there is a possibility of people using firecrackers or sparklers. Therefore, park your car away from park entry gates, open spaces for gatherings, and under the balconies.

Do not use a car cover

While parking your car during the Diwali celebrations, do not use a car cover. Car covers are generally made of fabric that easily catches fire and will lead to severe consequences if the fire is not put out immediately.


Consider leaving your vehicle parked in safer parkings

If you can’t think of places where you can park your vehicles safely, you can consider leaving your cars parked in a known garage. Also, if you think you won’t be using your car in the festive period, you can consider leaving it parked in paid multi-story parkings or, for instance, in your office basement.

Click pictures of your parked car

After parking your car in a well-populated, well-lit area, take a few pictures of it. If, in the worst-case scenario, your car undergoes damage due to a mishap, it will help you document it and file an insurance claim.
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