Water Leaking Inside the Car: Causes
Wet carpets or foggy windows mean water is getting in. A Cranbourne West specialist explains where from.
What it usually means
Water inside the car usually comes from blocked drainage — blocked sunroof or windscreen-cowl drains, a blocked air-con drain (water under the dash), failed door or windscreen seals, or body/seam leaks. A sweet smell with the damp instead points to a heater-core leak (coolant, not rainwater).
Where the water pools is the biggest clue to its source.
What you should do
Get it found and fixed — trapped water causes mould, smells, and can damage electrics (many modules live low in the car).
We trace the leak to its source — drains, seals or heater core — and fix it, rather than just drying it out.
How we find & fix it
Because the same symptom can have several causes, we use dealer-level diagnostics and a methodical check to pinpoint the real cause — rather than throwing parts at it.
You get a clear explanation and a fixed written quote before any work. Book online in 60 seconds or call 03 8782 0711.
Water Leaking Inside the Car: Causes — FAQ
Usually blocked sunroof/cowl/air-con drains or failed seals — a sweet-smelling damp points to a heater-core leak.
Often a blocked air-con drain — usually an easy fix once found.
Yes — trapped water causes mould and can damage electrical modules. Get it found.
We trace it to the source (drains, seals or heater core) rather than just drying it.
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