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The reason why condensation forms in the headlights; to know if we want to buy a used car

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Part: Headlight

In this video we can discover why condensation easily forms inside the headlight of older cars, especially in the front one: It is very unlikely that it is a defect of the optical group, because all the components are well sealed and it is very difficult for water to enter; so most likely the reason is that this car has been in an accident, and the plastic part has given way, bending a little and therefore creating micro-infiltrations that have allowed water to pass through. So the problem is not so much the headlight itself, which could be easily replaced and also with a small expense, but what happened before.

Posted on 3 May 2024 by ScegliAuto

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