Vehicle with sunroofs are a statement of class and luxury usually the higher trim spec of the car manufacturer. However sunroof come with its problems if not well-maintained and serviced regularly. Loresho Accident Garage is a full restoration auto center that provides sunroof repair and maintenance services to clients within Nairobi and beyond.
With extensive experience with solving sunroof issues from older cars to the newest models, we have identified the main issues affecting sunroofs on vehicles. Most of the time, you do not need to replace the entire sunroof mechanism or seal it with silicon as a quick fix.
Water pooling inside the cabin or wet headliner after rain. Usually caused by clogged drainage tubes, cracked seals, or a warped frame preventing full closure.
The glass tilts but won't slide, or refuses to move at all. Worn cables, broken guides, or a stripped motor gear are the usual culprits.
Button does nothing, you hear clicking with no movement, or the fuse keeps blowing. Could be a dead motor, broken wiring harness, or a faulty control module.
Road debris, thermal stress, or impact can crack panoramic or standard sunroof glass. Even a small crack compromises seal integrity and must be replaced.
A whistle or buffeting sound above 80 km/h usually points to a worn weatherstrip, misaligned panel, or a deflector that's no longer seating flush.
Loose retaining clips, degraded foam baffles, or a misaligned glass panel cause cabin vibration that gets worse over time if left unaddressed.
Rubber seals crack, shrink, or peel away after years of UV exposure and heat cycles. Replace them before a minor moisture issue becomes interior water damage.
Bent or corroded tracks prevent smooth travel. In severe cases the glass sits proud of the roof, breaking the flush fit and allowing water ingress.
Most repairs — seal replacement, drain clearing, minor motor work — are completed in one to three hours. Glass replacement and panoramic system overhauls take three to six hours. We'll give you a time estimate with your written quote so you can plan your day.
We advise against it beyond getting the car to us. Water entering the cabin can saturate sound-deadening foam, cause mould, corrode under-carpet wiring, and damage the ECU if it reaches the footwell. What starts as a Ksh 5,000 seal repair can become a Ksh 80,000 wiring job if left too long.
Yes. We cover all makes commonly found in Kenya — Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, and more. For very rare European or American imports, we may need 2-4 Weeks to source a specific part, but we'll let you know upfront.
Completely free, with no obligation to proceed. The inspection takes about 20 minutes. We document everything we find, give you the written quote, and leave the decision entirely with you. We won't pressure you and we won't charge you if you decide not to proceed.
Four habits cover 90% of sunroof problems: (1) Pour water down each drain corner every three months to keep the tubes clear. (2) Apply a rubber conditioner to the weatherstrip twice a year. (3) Never force a panel that feels stiff — stop and get it checked. (4) Keep the glass and frame clean to prevent debris getting into the tracks. We walk every customer through this before they leave.
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