2024 A1 water dripping from sills in front of rear wheels

[Vacumatic]

The A1 replaced a Golf convertible which had wet carpets and boot floor, also dripped from the sills.

 

Noticed today that the A1 when parked on a slight slope was also dripping from the sills on both sides, the carpets and boot floor appear dry and I am now going out to check the battery tray. the car does not have a sun roof. the car is garaged every night.

 

Is this something and nothing or should I be on the look out for something else?

 

Thank you

 

 

[cliffcoggin]

Had you been driving on a wet road just prior to parking?

[Vacumatic]

1 hour ago, cliffcoggin said:

Had you been driving on a wet road just prior to parking?

 

Thanks for your reply.

The roads have been dry, today and yesterday. 

As it turned out, only a limited amount of water came out of the sills, less than 25ml, the Golf would hold close to a litre and be draining for an hour or two and you could hear it sloshing around.

If it is not a known problem then I am happy to ignore it.

 

 

 

 

[cliffcoggin]

8 minutes ago, Vacumatic said:

it is not a known problem then I am happy to ignore it.

I would not know if it is a recognised problem, but I would be concerned about it in your place. If the water is not coming off the road surface it must be leaking from the car. Perhaps somebody more knowledgeable will chip in.

[Vacumatic]

Thank you.

I am going to keep an eye on it and discuss it with Audi at the first service.

 

With the drips being equal and on both sides I am guessing that it is rainwater rather than something internal.

 

I appreciate you taking the time for considered thought

[Vacumatic]

After prolonged interrogation Mrs Vac admitted to driving through what sounds like a water splash in a dip in the road not far from home.  The dripping has not reappeared.

 

After some years with a leaking Golf and  a lacklustre local VW dealer who knew more about charging than they did about repairs, this is a sensitive area for us.

 

 

[cliffcoggin]

Thanks for the update and the humour.

[Vacumatic]

Cheers and all the best.