Ford Fiesta | Rain Water Leaks Video

This Fiesta came to us with wet carpets, and we performed our leak diagnostic service to find the points of water ingress.

The car was also suffering from odour problems and mould as a result of the water having been in the car for an extended period. 

The Diagnosis service revealed that the vapour barriers in the doors were leaking, air vents behind the back bumper were leaking and the seams at the top of the tailgate were also letting in water.

As far as we know, there were no leaks through the bulkhead, but leaves and organic debris in the scuttle area can block drainage holes, causing the scuttle to fill up, which can then leak through fixtures such as the pollen filter, so it pays to keep this area clean.

Solution
We replaced the rear vents, refitted the door and boot rubbers with a sealant, re-sealed the welded seams at the top of the tailgate and re-fitted the leaking door membranes.

The interior of the car was treated with antifungal, shampooed and fogged with a product which kills mould spores. 

When the car was put back together, it was given a courtesy wash and wax, and put under our rain arch for a final test to ensure we hadn't missed any leaks.

Conclusion
Although a lot of work was done on this car, it makes sense as the owner has already paid the cost of devaluation. After a car is three years old, it's cheap motoring, especially with a small, 5-door car which is perfect for town driving. Fiestas are reliable, run for years and parts are cheap, so if it's the right car for you, why not make it like new again and run it for many more years? While many people would look at an old car with lots of leaks and decide to trade it in, repair and refurbishments is far cheaper than the cost of a new car.