DRIVERS have been left baffled after discovering the little-known plug in their car doors which releases water – and you might have one too.
It seems to offer an easy fix for those who can hear a sloshing sound when driving their car.
One woman shared a viral video of her draining a large volume of water from her sister’s car door.
Admitting she had “no idea” about the plug, the footage has since garnered 15.3k views.
Some were stunned by the clip with one commenting how they felt they should call their dad, not knowing whether to believe it.
Others seemed stressed, asking whether they should follow the advice or not.
Sarah, the user who posted and goes by the account name bourntocreate, was quick to reassure those who expressed uncertainty.
She then went on to describe how she “couldn’t believe it” and how cars that “sound like water sloshing” likely need to be drained.
Someone else on TikTok posted a video showing the water flowing out of her car while explaining how it was “time to drain the doors” after it had been “raining all week”.
Many have taken to social media to express their surprise after making the discovery for themselves.
One Facebook user commented: “For months now my wife’s car has been making a sloshing sound from the passenger door when accelerating or braking.
“Today I poked and prodded and figured out the problem. Simple plugged drain for the rain / tube / thingy.
“I pulled a flap back, a bunch of water rushed out, problem solved.”
According to cars.com, motorists should keep an eye out and check their drain holes as water can get past window seals inside the doors when it rains.
Even washing your car can have a similar effect with gravel and dirt often getting into the bottom of the doors which cause prevent water from draining and cause rust.
They also advise that drivers who are worried can ask their professional car wash to check the drain holes as this is not an automatic service.
