We do repairs to Factory fitted sunroof’s only, we do not install aftermarket sunroofs or repair them.
Water Leakage & Sunroof Problems
- Replacing shattered or cracked glass
- Problems opening or closing
- Wind noise to water leaks
- Motor & track assembly
- Assembly lube track & rails
Sunroof Leaking Water
Water leaks can cause many problems to vehicles including electrical problems, damp, and condensation build-up on the inside of the glass. These problems usually occur when your fitted sunroof becomes faulty or if the drains block. At Sydney Motor Trimmers we specialise in rectifying this problem and getting to the source of the water leak. We can also remove carpets and replace underlay once the leak has been stopped which will rid the car of the rotten smell.
Sunroof Problems
Often sunroofs will just stop working, they are a complicated design and most of the working mechanisms are concealed beneath the roof. We can repair factory sunroofs where parts are still available, sometimes it will just require a clean and service while other times it will require new parts like cables, motors or tracks.
Sunshade material problem
There are 2 types of internal shades, a sliding board and a roller blind seen in later cars. As the sun beats down on the board type the material will fall and this is like a sagging headlining problem, it needs to be removed and recovered. With the roller blind type the edges come away form the clock spring and the whole blind needs to be replaced with a genuine part, in most cases the inner headlining and the complete sunroof unit need to be removed as the roller blind loads from the top.
Questions & Answers about Sunroof Repairs
Can we quote sunroof repairs
To be able to quote we need to know what is wrong, unless it is a very common problem we will need to remove the complete unit and inspect, report and quote. There is considerable time needed to do this, it can be over $1000 before we know what the problem is.
My glass flew off on the freeway, can we replace it?
If this happened there is a very good chance the sunroof is an aftermarket Hollandia or Vermeulen sunroof and there was a recall on these. Contact Webasto Sunroof’s in Kirrawee and they should replace it free of charge if the serial number lines up with the recall.
Is my sunroof leaking?
Leaking sunroof’s are common, step one would be to do a simple water test and from there we can determine if it is a drain blocked or if there is another problem. Blocked drains on the front can be sometimes easy to clear other times they can be more involved, if the rear are blocked we may need to remove the lining to access them. Worst case we may need to remove the full headlining and take out the sunroof to clean the cassette and clear all drains. If you want to drop in we can start with a simple 5 minute water test and discuss from there, alternatively just book it in and we will start investigating and keep you updated on cost as we go.
