Misted up windows, frost on the inside and a musty smell in the vehicle: This is often due to too much moisture in the car and is common in the cold season. What are the causes? And what can you do about it?
Especially in winter, drivers carry moisture into the vehicle interior through wet clothing and snow on their shoes. This means that not only upholstery gets wet, but also floor mats that cannot dry properly at low temperatures. In the worst case, you can Mold and rust arise. Therefore, always remove snow from your shoes before getting into the car.
Make sure you have the right doormat
If the doormats are wet: remove them and let them dry. Also, it's best to go in fall and winter Rubber floor mats use and remove the water from it regularly. Otherwise it will evaporate through the warm heating air and then condenses on the disks.
Check: Is the car tight?
Also leaks on the car such as doors, windows and tailgates can be responsible for moisture in the vehicle. Here the water collects in the insulation materials, where it begins to modernize. Therefore, regularly check the textile areas in the vehicle floor, especially near the door seals and in low-lying areas such as the spare wheel well, for signs of moisture. Take care of them as a precaution Seals regularly. If there are leaks on the car, the only solution is usually to have the seals replaced in the workshop.
Ventilate the car properly
If there is too much moisture in the vehicle, it is advisable to ventilate well. Turn up the heat and fan speed high and turn on the air conditioning. This will make the Moisture removed from the air and led outside. However, dehumidification using the air conditioning only works when the outside temperature is around 6 degrees and if the car is not yet too humid. For vehicles with climate control, you should use the setting “Defrost” choose.
Check the water drains
If you have a sunroof You can add a small amount of water to the gutter to test the drain. The water should drain away. If it stops, the drain hoses may be clogged and water is running behind the interior trim into the footwell. Clogged hoses you should have it repaired in the workshop.
Remove leaves and dirt
A lot of leaves and dirt collect between the hood and windshield in autumn and winter. You should remove this regularly, otherwise it could Rainwater drain from the heater become clogged. Rotting leaves can also attack the paint over time. Leaves can also collect in the doors and tailgate and clog drainage holes there.
The right parking space
In poorly ventilated garages Moisture can also occur. It manifests itself as damp spots or puddles on the garage floor. Cars parked in such garages hardly dry. The indoor climate promotes the development of moisture on and in the car. In the short term, it helps to ventilate the garage well when the door is open; in the long term, built-in ventilation can help.
