Will Heavy Rain Damage a Car?

[HoldenLee]

Heavy rain can damage a car. Precautions after a car gets wet in the rain: After a car is exposed to rain, it needs to be washed immediately: Some lazy car owners think that getting wet in the rain counts as washing the car. In reality, rainwater is acidic, and if the car is not washed again promptly, the rainwater will erode the paint. Moreover, with today's air quality being far worse than before, rainwater also contains many impurities. Therefore, car owners must remember to wash their cars again after they have been exposed to rain. Effects of heavy rain: Getting wet in the rain won't damage the car, as water-sensitive components are waterproofed. However, after exposure to rain, it is recommended to rinse the car with clean water. Due to severe air pollution, some harmful gases rise into the clouds and turn into acid rain, which falls on the car. If the car is left unwashed after prolonged exposure to rain, it can corrode the paint and accelerate aging.