NO! Like trees, houses, and people, anything outside is at risk of being struck by lightning when thunderstorms are in the area, including cars. ... The lightning will then pass through the vehicle's outer metal shell, then through the tires to the ground.

What would happen if lightning struck your car?

As long as you get out of the car after the lightning strike is over, nothing should happen. ... But the voltage of the lightning is so high that it may have damaged the outside of the car — scorching paint and fusing side mirrors. In newer vehicles, the computer chips in the engine control systems may be destroyed.

How do you know if your car is struck by lightning?

If your car was directly struck by lightning, the top three indicators would include your antenna being damaged, the electrical system malfunctioning or failing completely as well as your tires going flat almost immediately. What is this? An incidence of broken windows and a stopped engine are other signs.