You’ve heard stories about leaking sunroofs, but until those drops of water began hitting your arm, you didn’t think it was possible. Now that your car smells like mold, you’re not left with many choices. However, a sunroof repair seems to be in your near future. But, there are so many questions that need to be answered as you’ve never done this before and you’re unsure as to what to expect. Where do you go? How do you find a good company? Is it a sunroof or moon roof repair? Is there a difference?
Relax a bit; these are common questions to ask and you’ve come to right place for the answers. First things first, why did this happen? Sunroofs are built with a rubber seal along the glass opening so that when it is closed, it is completely sealed from water. The rubber allows the water to bounce off of the sunroof without allowing an excess amount to sit and eventually leak into the vehicle. So, right now it’s debatable whether the issue is with the rubber lining or the glass itself. Regardless, it’s in dire need of a sunroof repair. So, the first thing to see is if your vehicle is still covered under warranty. There have been recalls on certain sunroofs as of recent; so you may want to check if the model you’re driving falls into that category. This can make a sunroof repair easy and free.
However, if by some chance this isn’t the case, there are many companies available that can take care of this issue for you. Some offer an extended warranty and some do not. It is recommended that you deal with a company who is willing to insure their work. Even with the extra money involved, it is well worth it in the end. Referrals are the best way to find a company as “word of mouth” is better than any online review. If you don’t have anyone that has had sunroof issues, then checking through the Yellow Pages would be the next step. But, if you choose this route, make sure to do research and get a final cost as well as guarantee. However, there are many people who feel that the work is simple enough and choose to do it themselves. If you are one of those handy people, there are some tips to follow to insure quality. For instance, make sure you have all the products needed. A sunroof repair kit, tools such as a hammer and screwdriver, a jigsaw, power drill, grease pencil, felt tip marker, and masking tape. Also, you want to remain safe during this installation, so remember to have work gloves and safety glasses available. There are different steps that you’ll need to take based on the model of vehicle, so do necessary research to insure that you’re following the steps properly. These are easily located on the manufacturer’s website.
Are you still questioning whether you have a moon roof or sunroof? Don’t; they both are the same thing. The only difference is that Ford decided to change the name to “moon roof” in the 1970’s. So, if you’re driving a Ford, make sure to look up instructions for a moon roof as it is the same thing as a sunroof. Regardless of the name, it’s obvious that something needs to be done. Now that you have some of the beginning steps for a sunroof repair, the rest should fall into place shortly after.