Vehicle owners are yet again prone to facing water-related repairs stemming from harsh rains and waterlogging in low-lying areas. mid-day visited two areas prone to waterlogging to speak with the garage owners there who are experienced with these yearly surges in water damage cases. The professionals share what are the most common repairs that are reported in the monsoon, and have some advice for vehicle owners on what are some precautions they should practice.

Rs 600-Rs 2000 for bike repair

On the business front, the garage owners shared mixed inputs. A two-wheeler mechanic said that monsoon-specific repairs have seen a surge at his garage and they are costing people anywhere between Rs 600-Rs 2000, while a few four-wheeler mechanics shared that business is a bit down this year as they haven’t received any major water-damage-related cases yet. Mechanics who have previously experienced decades of monsoons, including the 2005 deluge, believe that increased awareness about insurance might have led the business to the official service centres, decreasing their repair calls this year.