What Causes Water Leakage in the Car Trunk?

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DeAlexandra
07/29/25 8:52am
Water leakage in the car trunk may be due to trunk deformation or damaged seals. Here is information about trunk water leakage: 1. Drainage and Inspection: After water enters the trunk, it should be drained as soon as possible. Then locate the leak, inspect the trunk lid for deformation, check if the surrounding seals are intact, or observe where light passes through, and mark the spots. 2. Common Causes of Leakage: Whether there is an issue with the tail light seal, if there is leakage at the rear windshield seal, if the seals are cracked, if there are blocked drainage holes near the seals, or if there is aging or cracked sheet metal, etc.
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