What to Do When Water Gets Inside the Car?
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Solutions for water entering the car during rain include the following points: 1. Severe water ingress: This may involve issues with the electrical circuits getting wet. Avoid turning on any electronic devices as much as possible. Use a mechanical key to open the door and call a tow truck to take the car to a 4S shop for drying treatment. 2. Mild water ingress: In this case, items like floor mats and seat covers inside the car should be removed, cleaned, and dried to prevent odors later on. Additional Information: If there is still moisture inside the car, turn on the air conditioning and adjust the vehicle's circulation switch to internal circulation. This allows the moisture inside the cabin to be expelled through the air conditioning system. In summer, this is a very quick dehumidification method. Additionally, you can purchase a simple dehumidifier box to place inside the car or use a roll of toilet paper, which can also help absorb moisture.
Last month I forgot to close the windows when parking my car on the roadside, and after a heavy rain, the interior turned into a literal fish pond. I was so startled that I immediately opened all four doors to air it out in the sun, removed the seat cushions and dried them with a bathroom heater for two hours, and frantically sucked up water with a vacuum cleaner. The key is to check if the small drainage holes under the car are clogged, using a wire to clear the drainage outlets—otherwise, accumulated water can rot the chassis, which is even more troublesome. Now I always keep moisture-absorbing boxes in the car, and before the rainy season, I also check the aging condition of the sunroof seals. If not handled promptly, the musty smell can linger in the car for three years, and water damage to the dashboard circuit board can cost a fortune to repair.
