What are the damages if water enters the car due to leaving windows open?
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Here is a detailed introduction to the damages caused by water entering the car when windows are left open: 1. Minor water ingress: If a small amount of rainwater enters, it will not affect the car's wiring system or mechanical system, as the wiring system is protected by casings. Simply clean and dry the wet items. 2. Severe water ingress: Rainwater may enter the cabin, potentially causing faults in electronic devices or rusting some components inside the cabin. Additionally, since the front passenger seat is close to the dashboard, electronic devices are likely to get wet when water enters the car. Even if the electronic devices are not damaged, the front passenger seat, floor mats, and other interior components may still absorb water.
Last time I parked my car, I carelessly forgot to roll up the windows. A midnight downpour flooded the interior, turning it into a small pond. When I opened the door in the morning, I was stunned—the carpets were so soaked you could wring water out of them, and the seat cushions had absorbed so much water they felt heavy. After drying, the musty smell was overwhelming, making my wife complain of headaches for days and worrying about our child's respiratory sensitivity. The electrical system also gave out—the car navigation failed, and the mechanic said the humidity under the dashboard caused a short circuit that fried the chip. Repairing the interior and electronic parts cost me over two thousand yuan. If water had seeped into the chassis and caused rust, even the airbags could have malfunctioned. Now, every time I park, I walk around the car to check the windows, avoiding both financial loss and health risks.
