[GKG4]

Originally Posted by sknair

Due to covid lockdown, unable to take the car out for a few weeks now. Any tips to make sure everything is in working condition till the lockdown is lifted please?

Yup, quite simple actually,
Turn on the engine,
Roll windows up and down, open/close sunroof.
Move the car atleast 2 feet to avoid Tyre damage (in any direction)
Try to keep engine running for 15 minutes to get the battery full charged.
Turn off Engine and relax back at home.

And make sure, not to engage Hand brake, as few suggest this may cause stuck issue if car is standing for longer periods.

Repeat once a week

[prateekvidya]

Originally Posted by sknair

Due to covid lockdown, unable to take the car out for a few weeks now. Any tips to make sure everything is in working condition till the lockdown is lifted please?

As long as there is no concern of rodents - you do not have to do anything at all. Maybe this is a good opportunity to clean it from time to time if you are particular about it.

Cars being parked for 20-30 days is a common used case (imagine you are travelling !). No interventions needed !

[GKG4]

Originally Posted by prateekvidya

As long as there is no concern of rodents - you do not have to do anything at all. Maybe this is a good opportunity to clean it from time to time if you are particular about it.

Cars being parked for 20-30 days is a common used case (imagine you are travelling !). No interventions needed !

Yeah correct, but sometime that depends, how many external accessories are there. For eg: If you have 24x7 dashcam, then it will suck all the juice from battery.

[anumod]

Wanted to share an experience from lockdown. The volumetric burglar alarm saved me . Somehow a rat got in to the cabin, immediately the siren went on . When I got in to the car, I suspected some movements and I found that one of my mask and gloves are not in the place where I kept. Which made me to suspect the presence of a mouse. I got the vacuum cleaner and started vacuuming. And the mouse jumped out from the under area of 3rd seat . So Ford helped me to catch a thief in this locked down . More importantly, the mouse haven’t cut any wires .
Seems like Ford is aware of this issue of mouse getting in to the car and hopefully, they will fix it in the coming up new models

[prateekvidya]

Originally Posted by anumod

Wanted to share an experience from lockdown. The volumetric burglar alarm saved me

This is awful - any idea where the mouse creeped into the cabin from ? Also - you are referring to the car alarm under Full Guard ?

[anumod]

Originally Posted by prateekvidya

This is awful - any idea where the mouse creeped into the cabin from ? Also - you are referring to the car alarm under Full Guard ?

My doubt is through A/c vent .. With Full Gaurd, the motion sensors in the cabin also gets engaged . Those motion sensors helped me .

[roby_dk]

Originally Posted by anumod

My doubt is through A/c vent .. With Full Gaurd, the motion sensors in the cabin also gets engaged . Those motion sensors helped me .

Yeh motion sensors work but I never thought they will detect motion of a mouse in car. Really great addition by Ford. For dogs and cats it works for sure but a mice is too small.

[GKG4]

Okay, I need some proper guidance.
I am willing to get LED Bar lights but need to know if its legal or not.

Because I do not wish to do any illegal modifications.
If its legal, then which LED Bar or alternate is good, considering the minimal Aerodynamic impact.

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by GKG4

Because I do not wish to do any illegal modifications.

Not legal on Public Roads, if you travel a lot to farmhouse or other rural roads or off-road tracks you can consider something.

What sort of setup you currently have?

[GKG4]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

Not legal on Public Roads, if you travel a lot to farmhouse or other rural roads or off-road tracks you can consider something.

What sort of setup you currently have?

I do not have any setup for now, only changed headlamp bulbs to LED and fog lamp bulbs to that tri-color LEDs.

I need this LED Bar when travelling in night on, let say, one way roads, as I do not have any intentions to make on-coming traffic blind.

Also, need to know if rooftop carriers are legal or not. Few websites says they are legal on personal vehicle, but other says, State laws may vary. So, you know, its kind of confusing.

[prateekvidya]

LED Bars are illegal by law. Just having one on your car can make you eligible for hefty fines. That being said - you can look at ways of installing it and concealing it up with plastic covers designed for these bars (most of the sourcing can be done on Amazon.com or Aliexpress). I have a picture here that can help - look for the space below number plate.

[GKG4]

Originally Posted by prateekvidya

LED Bars are illegal by law. Just having one on your car can make you eligible for hefty fines. That being said - you can look at ways of installing it and concealing it up with plastic covers designed for these bars (most of the sourcing can be done on Amazon.com or Aliexpress). I have a picture here that can help - look for the space below number plate.

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Yes, that seems right way to use them, within city, we can keep them covered.
Any suggestions for which LED bar to go for?

Also, what about Rooftop carriers?

[Rustom Mistry]

You can also have Hella fog lamps installed. They are road legal till they are having covers on them. Attaching a picture for your referral please. Thanks.

[4x4addict]

Originally Posted by Rustom Mistry

Attaching a picture for your referral please.thanks

Technically they are legal below your headlamps and have them covered during the day. However, even this requires and endorsement by the RTO,

[prateekvidya]

Originally Posted by GKG4

Yes, that seems right way to use them, within city, we can keep them covered.
Any suggestions for which LED bar to go for?

Also, what about Rooftop carriers?

Well - that really is a function of your usage and budget. I would suggest doing some research online - RIGID is generally the best in business but expensive, there are tons of Chinese options in local shops which are cheap but not necessarily the most effective. I have MICTUNING 22" 120W 3B139C Curved LED which is price-wise moderate and good enough for my limited use.

Rooftop carriers are not allowed legally as well. Same challenge as LED bars - if you get caught, they'll make you pay a fine otherwise its all good !