What to Do If a Small Card Falls into the Car Window Gap and Can't Be Retrieved?
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You can bend one end of a coated wire into a hook shape, then insert the wire into the door's drainage hole and use the bent end to hook the card to the drainage hole. After that, use tweezers to pull the card out. Below is a related introduction on how to handle small cards: 1. Whether it has an impact: This situation will not have any effect on the car's components, nor will it affect the use of any functions, so you can use the car with peace of mind. The main components inside the door are the window regulator, audio speaker, and some door lock rods and wiring harnesses. These components are not installed at the very bottom, and the card falling to the bottom of the door will not cause any impact. The issue arises when the card falls to the bottom of the door and, during summer rains, there is a certain probability it may block the door's drainage hole. Therefore, if you have the opportunity, you can remove the door panel to take out the card, business cards, and other debris inside. 2. Handling method: Before driving, if you see a small card on the window, be sure to remove it first. If you accidentally lower the window without noticing, the small card will be pulled into the door. You can bend one end of a coated wire into a hook shape, then insert the wire into the door's drainage hole and use the bent end to hook the card to the drainage hole. After that, use tweezers to pull the card out.
I also encountered this issue when I first bought my car—a small card fell into the window gap. If not removed, the most immediate problem is that it gets stuck in the window track, causing a screeching noise when rolling the window up or down. Over time, it can also clog the drainage holes during rainy days, allowing water to seep into the door interior and cause rusting of components. The motor might also overload and burn out, costing hundreds to repair, which isn’t cost-effective. I’ve tried using a bank card or thin plastic sheet to gently insert into the gap and fish it out—slow movements are key to avoid scratching the glass. If you really can’t get it out, take it to a repair shop instead of delaying, as it could affect safe driving. When placing cards, always store them in the glove box or pocket, and avoid the window gap area to prevent recurrence.
