What to Do If Water Gets into the Car Due to Unclosed Windows on a Rainy Day?

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EmersonAnn
07/30/25 8:14am
If water gets into the car because the windows were left open on a rainy day, it is necessary to check the electronic devices. If only a small amount of water has entered, drying treatment can be performed, which will not have a significant impact. If the water accumulation is more severe, the carpets or floor mats inside the car should be taken out for cleaning, drying, and disinfection to prevent mold growth. Forgetting to close the windows and allowing water to enter the car requires inspection of all electronic devices inside the car, and they should not be turned on to prevent short circuits. You can open the car doors and take the car to a 4S shop for drying treatment. However, if rainwater has already soaked into the carpets or floor mats, they must be taken out for cleaning and drying to prevent mold growth.
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