Owning a cabriolet can be great in the summer sunshine, however lack of maintenance and blocked drains can prove a problem in the wetter months. Most owners with a folding top will have suffered the odd water drip and unfortunately if ignored can lead to wet cabin and boot areas which is unpleasant and uncomfortable for the driver as well as damaging to the electrical components in the vehicle and it’s folding roof system.
It is important to resolve the water into your vehicle and the UK’s wet weather has a tendency to test our cabriolets to the maximum.
At Cayman Autos we carry out a visual inspection with the owner, gathering and collecting information regarding the history of the cabriolet; where the water is coming in and with our expertise and knowledge of the roof system, we work with our customers to find the best way to reduce the water into the vehicle.
There can be many factors on an ageing vehicle that can contribute to water ingress and we take a step by step process to tackle each fault and the best most cost efficient way to make the biggest difference.
Water ingress is a problem for both hard top and soft top folding roof systems.If you have a water problem call for advice or complete our contact form.
Why use Cayman Autos for water ingress roof repairs?
- We are able to rejuvenate the existing cabriolet roof seals rather than full replacement of all seals.
- We provide a maintenance service to clean and treat dry and dirty roof and boot seals.
- We concentrate on a reduction program for water ingress tackling the main cause of water into your cabriolet’s cabin and boot area.
- We can dry out water logged convertible vehicles
- We can assess if your cabriolet fabric has become porous.
- We have dedicated our knowledge and expertise to the convertible roof system and fully understand. every convertible soft top and convertible hard top model.
- We have the highest quality equipment to ensure your cabriolet is looked after correctly and maintained to the highest standards.
- We service a full range of faults, simply let us know in the contact form or give us a call.
Common soft top and hard top convertible roof water ingress problems
- Blocked drain outlets
- Boot area has wet carpets
- Carpets and mats are soaked in water
- Damp/Mouldy smell
- ECU unit damage due to water ingress
- Electrical faults due to water damage
- Electrical units are rusty from water damage or sitting in water
- Spare wheel is immersed in water
- Vehicle steams up due to moisture/condensation
- Water found in cabin area leaking onto seats or passengers
- Water can be heard sloshing when driving
- Rear screen has become unbonded
Which models do we commonly see with water leak issues?
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