Rain, Rust and Repairs during rainy season is a familiar story, yet one that too many Lagos car owners overlook. Each time you drive through waterlogged roads in Lekki, Ajah, Victoria Island, or any part of the city during a heavy downpour, your car’s underneath takes the hit. Underneath your car lies a network of essential parts doing the heavy lifting under the weight of Lagos rain and dirty floodwater, that same area becomes a quiet victim of rust, corrosion, and wear. And the worst part? The damage often builds up without visible signs until it becomes serious and expensive damage to fix.
What’s Underneath Your Car and Why You Should Worry
The underneath or underbody of your car protects critical car parts like your brake lines, suspension components, fuel lines, exhaust pipes, heat shields, and bushings. These parts are fully exposed to dirty water, gravel, mud, and every time you splash through puddles, you introduce moisture, grime, and debris which speeds up rusting on critical metal components. These rusts silently wear out your car’s protective bushings, leaving suspension parts banging directly against your car’s metal components, which shortens your suspension lifespan and leads to cracks in the shields meant to guard these critical parts underneath your car, leaving them vulnerable to more damage every time you take a flood drive.
Parking Brake And A/C Mistakes That Wrecks Your Car’s Brake System
After a heavy flood drive, avoid applying your parking brake immediately. Here’s why: water and moisture get trapped inside the brake components causing rust that can seize your brake system, leading to wheel lock-up and total brake failure. There’s no dashboard warning for this, by the time you feel a reduced braking power or notice unusual sounds, your brake system is already compromised, it’s not just about the car trouble; it’s a real safety risk, one that leads to fatal accidents.
Driving through flooded roads with your A/C on increase brake system damage. Yes, it does!!! Keeping your A/C running may seem harmless, but it silently puts an extra load on your engine and reduces engine responsiveness, it also increases the risk of hidden corrosion on brake lines leading to total brake failure. By the time you notice symptoms, the damage is already done, this is an important detail many car owners overlook.
Whether you’re behind the wheel of a Toyota SUV or a luxury sedan, Lagos rain and flooded roads affects everyone. The only difference is how often you inspect and protect your car after each encounter. Most car owners only react when things go wrong. But a proactive check, especially after regular drives through waterlogged areas, can uncover silent issues before they become emergencies
To prevent costly surprises and repairs, it’s very important to have your car’s underneath inspected every 3 months, especially if you frequently drive through waterlogged roads. This is not routine guesswork, it’s a proven way to extend the lifespan of your brake system, suspension, and fuel delivery components. If caught early, minor rust can be cleaned and fixed. Shields can be reinforced. Brake lines can be secured before they leak and snap.
Don’t Wait till it’s too late
Strongmas Automobile, understands the stress Lagos roads place on cars, especially during the rainy season. We specialize in predictive maintenance, real-time car condition projections, and proactive inspections for Lagos car owners. We don’t just fix what’s broken, we help you stay ahead of damage before it ruins your day and drains your wallet.
Don’t wait for a surprise brake failure, an engine stall, or a rusted-out fuel line to force a costly repair. Let us inspect your car’s underneath and give you peace of mind as the rains roll in. It’s quick, non-intrusive, and could be the smartest maintenance move you make this rainy season.
Book an underneath inspection today. Call 09061700051 or visit us at Km 49 Lekki-Epe Expressway, Olokonla Bus Stop, Ajah.
