💧 There are three areas of concern on this Ford Fiesta, all common sources of leaks that we have found before.
On the passenger side, the rear air vent is leaking, which is a frequently encountered issue on all makes and models of car. At this point, it's surprising if we don't find the rear air vents leaking on a car of this age.
There are also two holes on each side, which Ford decided to waterproof with paper tape. This is something they do at the factory for some reason. At some point, somebody made an executive decision after concluding this was a good idea. As it turns out, paper tape is not great for waterproofing -- who knew?
These all lead to water leaking into the boot, which runs forward and contributes to the wet carpets and flooded footwells.
The door membranes are also leaking, which is typical of a car this age.
Solution: We will replace and reseal both air vents, because they perish at roughly the same rate, so if one is leaking, the other is likely to be not far behind. We will also seal up those holes with something a little more substantial than paper tape. We will find a grommet that fits, and if not, make one fit.
Likewise, we will also recommend that all four door membranes are replaced with new ones.
The car will have already been treated with antimicrobial and antibacterial by this point, so with that done, the car will need to be properly dried.
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The videos shown on this channel are taken from inspection reports, filmed for the customer who has paid for a diagnostic inspection, which comes with a video report. We share them here for informational purposes because the hardest part of fixing leaky cars is finding the leak.
After the initial inspection, if the customer agrees to have the work done, we film progress reports for the customer and will sometimes include them here.
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A: We don't know. That's why we do a diagnostic inspection. We cannot answer the question of how much it costs to fix before we know the extent of the problem. Prices for our inspection and hourly rates can be found on our website.
Q: Why don't you show us how to fix it?
A: This isn't a DIY channel, we are sharing videos we take for the customer as part of our inspection process. Furthermore, the vast majority of the fixes are simple, and if you need to ask how to fix them, you probably should let a professional deal with it. See below:
⚠️ C A U T I O N ⚠️
⚡ Electricity and water is a dangerous combination. This is especially the case with electric and hybrid cars, but most modern cars have electronic control units in areas which are prone to water ingress. These are easily damaged and can be expensive to replace.
💥 Areas that need to be accessed to fix water leaks may contain airbags. These are explosive and can be quite sensitive. Tampering with them could lead to serious injury.
☣️ Cars that have been damp for a prolonged period often contain mould, mildew and dangerous bacteria. Mould spores can seriously affect the health of people with asthma, the old, very young, and people with compromised immune systems. Mould should always be taken seriously.
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