VW Tiguan | Water Leak Repair Video

This car came to us full of water and with a terrible smell. It had already been to a garage but they had failed to find and fix the leaks.

Water in Footwell

The customer first noticed that the car had a leak problem when they found water in the footwell.  There was a very obvious problem with water on the passenger side footwell, but we also found evidence of water on the driver's side footwell using our moisture detector.

Water in the Boot

There was also water in the boot, so the whole car was drenched. It is very common on all cars to have the rear ventilation vents weaken and begin to leak when a car gets to a certain age, so it is possible that this could be the problem and certainly something we would check. If it were the rear vents, it could still explain water in the front footwells, as water always finds its way to the lowest point in the car.

Leaky Sun Roof

We had a pretty good idea it was the sun roof which was rather large and had four drainage point front and back. Over time, the silicone pipes can shrink and pop off their connectors, which is what happened in this case. Although it requires replacement parts, it isn't a difficult fix, but the more serious problem was the amount of water that was in the car and the bad odours and electrical problems  it caused. 

As you can see, by the time you notice your carpets are soggy, there is already a large amount of water in the car under the carpets. It would never dry on its own, the seats need to be removed, and the carpet lifted up, so the water can be sucked out and the drying process begun. Before we remove the water, we decontaminate the car with anti-microbial, so it can get in everywhere that got wet. This kills harmful mould and mildew and kills the smell. The water ingress also causes electrical issues and corrosion, so it is very important to get your car dried properly.

This car also had a scuff on the front bumper, on which we carried out a smart repair. It's a lovely car, so why not restore it to its former glory. 

What we do

New Again is one of only a handful of companies in the world which specializes in water leaks. Any local garage can repair a leak, but that doesn't solve the problem, it doesn't even stop it getting worse. You are still left with a car full of water which can lead to mould, mildew and electrical problems. We are fully equipped to decontaminate cars, remove stale water odours and thoroughly dry your car so it is returned to you like new again.

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