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[sam138]

Just noticed my underlay is damp and a bit on my carpet the car is kept in the garage and has a cover over the top could the change in temperature, I have checked all the sills around doors etc but all ok. Any suggestions ??

Sam

[AVV IT]

Whereabouts in the car are the carpets wet? A leaking heater matrix seems to be a common problem.

[sam138]

In the front and back to me it seem like a condensation .

[Bungle]

i normally leave the back windows open to give the cabin a bit of air flow while stored in the garage

[AVV IT]

to me it seem like a condensation .

Could well be, personally I'd loose the cover (particularly if it's being stored in a garage) as these can limit ventilation and trap condensation underneath and inside the car. When the car is in the garage, try leaving the windows open a little to let air circulate and consider putting a couple of trays of cat litter inside the car to absorb any moisture.

(But if your garage isn't particularly secure, then don't open the windows too far as you don't want local moggies getting in and using your mini as the local feline toilet!!! )

Edited by AVV IT, 12 November 2011 - 09:11 PM.

[sam138]

many thanks for the info i'll loose the cover and see what happens .

[maccers]

I have the standard rover carpet with the thick backing on it, have put in airing cupboard for a week to dry out, put it on top of the car in garage (temporarily while I sort out interior) and it feels damp to the touch. I think its the time of year, and maybe that stuff really does act like a sponge.