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Just bought a used 2008 Aveo5. When it rains,

Just bought a used 2008 Aveo5. When it rains, water leaks into the wheel well in the trunk. Can it be coming in thru the tail lights?

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Being 2008, is should still be under the warranty. Take it to the car wash and use one of the high pressure washing machine and see where is coming in from. more likely will be the tail light. if its hatchback have someone sit in the back with a flash light and while spraying the water have that person observing the leaks.

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