Why is the boot of my car wet?

My Honda Civic has sprung a leak. I have a wet floor where the spare wheel is situated and can’t see where it’s coming in. Nothing else is wet. Any ideas?

Asked on 13 December 2019 by Debbie

Answered by Honest John

Water gets in through broken cabin pressure equalisation vent flaps that are hidden behind carpeting between the lower sides of the load area and the bumper valence extensions.

Tags: water ingress water leaks

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