Why Is There Condensation on My Windshield?

We are a professional scrap car removal company that has been buying scrap cars for nearly 30 years in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. And we know that many people ask themselves, “why is there condensation on my windshield?”, when Autumn hits.

The reality is that it’s that time of year again in Metro Vancouver… The time of year when things get a little soggy, we see more clouds than sun, and random condensation starts to form on the inside of aging vehicles.

But some vehicles experience more moisture than others. And today’s blog post is all about why condensation happens inside your car, what to do about it, and where to scrap your car if you’re experiencing mould or mildew.

What Causes Condensation on My Car Windows?

Condensation forms on your windshield when warm, moist air inside your car comes into contact with the cold glass surface.

The temperature difference causes the moisture in the air to cool and turn into tiny water droplets on the glass.

This often happens on cool or humid days when the inside of your car is warmer than the outside.

This typically happens because of a wet car interior, which increases the humidity. Along with poor ventilation, that traps moisture inside your vehicle.

Why Is There Water On The Inside of My Car Windows?

Aging vehicles, vehicles with high mileage, collision damaged vehicles (past or present), and work vehicles that are pushed to their limits can all promote the random but regular occurrence of condensation on your car windows.

However, somethings happen more often than others. And some things produce more moisture than others. Below, we’ve listed the most common causes of car window condensation.

1. Wet Vehicle Interior

During fall and winter months in Metro Vancouver, it’s not uncommon for vehicles to be filled with wet leaves, soggy pine needles, puddle water from our boots, and even full-on mud that didn’t quite come off our shoes despite our best efforts.

When the carpet, ceiling lining, or any other fabric surface within your vehicle gets wet and stays wet for periods of time (even short ones) during colder weather, it’s not uncommon to notice condensation on the inside of your windshield (front or back), or on the side windows.

2. Leaks

In the scrap car removal industry, we see a lot of vehicles that suffer from mould, mildew, rust, and even rot because of excessive moisture.

And typically, the excessive moisture gets into your vehicle through areas that have damage, such as leaky soft-tops, damaged sunroofs, or areas of weather stripping that has worn-out over time.

And while the moisture that’s penetrated your car may not seem like a lot, that little bit of excessive liquid can wreak havoc on an aging vehicle in the Lower Mainland climate.

3. Blocked Air Vents or Cabin Filter

Clearing the condensation on your windows is difficult if your air vents or defrost function aren’t working to the best of their ability.

However, blocked air vents do more than make it difficult to clear the condensation from your window. They also harbour moisture inside the vents themselves, which add to the humidity in your vehicle. Thus, creating condensation.

If your seals and weather stripping look good, get your mechanic to take a gander at your ventilation system.

4. High Humidity (Even in Cooler Weather)

One thing Metro Vancouver is known for is rain. They don’t call us Raincouver for nothing!

But we are also known for the natural wetness that occurs in the air year-round. And that wetness, is called humidity.

During the summer, it’s hard to ignore. But in the winter months, we also experience a higher humidity index than other regions. Which is why when it snows, our snow is much more slick than other provinces in Canada.

As a result, new or excessive condensation can be found on your vehicle’s windshield and windows. The only real way to circumvent this is by parking your vehicle indoors in a heated garage (or one that’s close to a heated doorway).

5. Malfunctioning Heating or A/C System

Maybe you noticed the condensation and immediately tried to clear it away by cranking your heat to max, or selecting the defrost function, to no avail.

This could mean that your vehicle’s heating and cooling system is malfunctioning or even failing. And typically, this would be combined with other noticeable issues pertaining to your heater or A/C features.

Signs Your Heating & Cooling System is Failing:

• Heat not working
• Heat noticeably weaker than before
• Water on the passenger side flooring due to coolant leak
• Fluctuating temperature (found on the temp gauge)
• An inability to defrost your windows
• Weak air strength when turned to max

Repairing or replacing your heating and cooling system on your car can be very expensive. Particularly on an aging vehicle, or one that has really high mileage.

This is why many Vancouver residents scrap their vehicle with More Cash For Scrap instead. Give us a call if you’re experiencing condensation on your windows and heating problems.

Cash for Cars with Mould, Mildew, Or Rust

We are a proud Metro Vancouver-based scrap car removal company. And as such, we know scrap cars with water damage better than anyone. Which is why we offer MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys.

Whether you’re scrapping a car with bad weather stripping, a late model convertible with a leaky soft-top, an aging hatchback with a damaged sunroof, or anything else, we’ll offer you MORE cash for it than other Vancouver scrap car removal companies.

We buy vehicles with rust, mould, mildew, and corrosion. However, we don’t stop there! We also buy collision cars, ICBC write-offs, vehicles with mechanical or electrical problems, and everything in between.

How Much Cash for Scrap Cars Do We Pay?

You’ll never find another junk car removal company that offers MORE of everything when it comes to scrap car removal. But we also typically offer MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys.

Just provide our scrap car buyers with the make, model, year, condition, mileage, and location of your vehicle. Also, let us know of any mechanical or electrical defects, and any collision damage (past of present).

Once we have all of this information, we’ll make you an instant cash offer right over the phone. If you accept the offer, we’ll dispatch our free towing service to come collect your car. Our driver will pay you cash in hand before leaving. It’s that simple!

Contact Our Vancouver Scrap Car Removal Team Today!

We provide scrap car removal throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. And getting an instant cash offer is quick and easy. Just give us a call or send us a text.

Our scrap car buyers have over 30 years in the scrap car removal industry. We are always happy to answer any questions you might have about your vehicle’s value, or our junk car removal process.

So, if you want to scrap your car for fast cash in the Lower Mainland, scrap it with More Cash For Scrap. We offer MORE customer service, MORE flexible scrap car removal times, and we pay MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys!

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