For motorists, it's getting to that tricky time of year when they have to start worrying about paying more attention to their cars in the mornings, as the colder months often bring condensation with them. However, if you want to try and avoid the issue, there's a simple thing you can do, and it involves removing one item from your car.
According to drivers, and experts, keeping a simple item in your car could be causing you a big problem as it can encourage condensation to develop. It's something a lot of people do, so many Brits could be making a simple mistake.
The topic previously came up on Reddit, when someone asked: "Why do I have so much condensation/moisture on [the] inside of [my] car windows/windshield? Help." The query led to various people suggesting ideas, and all sorts of tips were shared as to how you can prevent condensation in cars.
One person said: "Turn up your heat, turn on defrost and make sure the air intake is set to outside air." Another wrote: "My problem was wet cloth floor mats in the past, and before that was using e-cigs in my car early morning before heading into work."
Someone else also replied: "Your doors have drains that can get clogged and are fairly easy to check. That, and all of the weatherstripping around the doors, windows and trunk. Moisture is getting in your car somehow, you just have to figure out how it’s getting in."
While there are all sorts of reasons why people experience condensation, leaving certain items in your car, such as wet mats, can actually be problematic.
Confused.Com states: "Leaving damp and wet things in the car can contribute to condensation. A wet dog towel or a soggy umbrella creates moisture in the air as it dries out, giving you more mist.
"Remember to always take them out when you leave the car. You should also check the car to see if there’s any moisture pooling. If there is, there might be a leak somewhere in the car that you need to fix."
So, basically, anything wet needs to be removed. If your boot, or back seats, are full of damp clothes or belongings - it's best to remove them from the vehicle when you leave the car.
Similarly, wet mats should be taken out and dried before being put back in place. This could make a big difference to your condensation issues.
Condensation can form inside a car when warm, moist air inside the vehicle meets a cold surface, usually the windows. This leads to the moisture vapour condensing into water droplets.
More often than not, sources of interior moisture include breath from passengers, wet clothing or pets, hot drinks and leaks from door or sunroof seals. As well as this, temperature differences, especially overnight, can form the cold surface that triggers condensation.
As we approach the autumn months, it naturally becomes more of a problem for drivers. When temperatures drop, car condensation becomes a nightmare, as windscreens are more prone to fogging up.
A fine film of moisture will form on the windscreen due to a huge temperature gap between the car's interior and exterior. This can cause hassle for many drivers during the mornings.
Removing wet items may help you to solve the problem, but it's vital to check for any leaks. If you're unsure why the issue has become so bad for you, contact a mechanic for further advice.
