Is Interior Car Noise Common?
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Interior car noise is common. Detailed Explanation: Interior car noise is one of the most common types of in-car noise, generally occurring in vehicles older than three years. Most interior car materials are made of plastic, and the soft rubber surrounding the door windows is particularly prone to aging due to exposure to wind and sunlight. Aging door seals can also produce noise, which becomes more noticeable in winter. This is because the gaps between the doors and the car body widen, and the hardened, aged door seals rub against the body, creating noise. Car Interior: Car interior mainly refers to the products used for modifying the inside of a car, covering various aspects such as steering wheel covers, seat cushions, floor mats, car perfumes, hanging accessories, interior decorations, storage boxes, and more.
To be honest, after driving for so many years, I've never seen a car completely free from interior rattles. My experience is that cars with more plastic parts tend to rattle more, especially in cold weather—driving on bumpy roads feels like a symphony. New cars might be whisper-quiet for the first few months, but after two or three years, you'll start hearing noises from dashboard seams, door panel clips, and seat rails. Just the other day, I rode in a friend's electric car, and the rear seat made a clear clicking sound when going over speed bumps. But don't worry too much—most rattles are caused by material expansion/contraction or aging rubber parts creating looseness. If it really bothers you, just take it to the dealership for some buffer foam, and that usually fixes it.
Last year, I bought a small car for my daughter. When she first got it, she was thrilled and bragged about how great the sound insulation was. But just three months later, she started complaining about constant rattling noises from the dashboard. I took her to open the storage compartment, and we found that a coin had fallen into the air vent interlayer. Honestly, small objects like this cause a lot of trouble: sunglasses left in the glovebox rattling around, or seatbelt buckles not properly secured and knocking against the door panel. Some noises are purely self-inflicted, like a phone mount installed too tightly buzzing over bumps. My advice is to have the mechanic tighten the seat screws during routine maintenance and place an anti-slip mat in the storage compartment—these small actions can reduce 80% of annoying noises.
