Wind deflectors - a style thing or smokers?

poker--addict · 26-05-2020 04:00PM #1

Hi all, stupid question...are wind deflectors typically a style thing or something smokers add onto their car after they buy it, or something else?

would you read anything into it on used cars?

tossy · 26-05-2020 04:38PM

Wind deflectors on a car i was interested in would be a red flag for me, the modern day furry dice or steering wheel cover.

biko · 26-05-2020 04:41PM

Maybe it's someone who likes to drive with their windows down.
For me not a biggie, but I'd probably remove them.

RocketRaccoon · 26-05-2020 04:42PM

I always drive with my window down a bit, that's why I use them.

26-05-2020 04:44PM

If you're concerned about smokers, then just smelling the interior and look at the ceiling carpet will tell you a lot more than whether there are deflectors or not.

Personally I tend to always fit wind deflectors on my cars. I don't smoke, nor allow smoking in my car, but it allows me to leave the windows on the car open a small bit when it's parked up overnight without the risk of rain getting in, to let fresh air circulate around it. Or if I'm waiting in the car, I can leave the window open a tad when it's raining without getting wet.

As a general rule of thumb, depending on the car, I think they can look nice.

bazz26 · 26-05-2020 04:55PM

I hate the look of them on a car personally and would insist they be removed if I was buying the car. If the car smells like an ashtray then I wouldn't buy it so removing the deflectors wouldn't even come into play.

Cheensbo · 26-05-2020 05:17PM

Wouldn't read into it at all tbh unless the car stinks of fags!

Haven't had a car in yonks without them - some factory, some not love them - great for leaving the window down a crack at night and for a bit of fresh air on a rainy day in an aul dirtbox with no a/c.

Pajero ones are my favourite, you can have the window the whole way down on a rainy day and never get wet :pac:

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Harry Palmr · 26-05-2020 05:20PM

I always put them (smoked spec) on German saloons cos they looked good (back in the day!) plus yes you can leave the windows cracked open reducing buffeting and leave a window cracked open when away and it won't be noticed.

JoeA3 · 26-05-2020 06:56PM

They’re extremely naff. Particularly on rear windows on a 5 door. Very “Halfords special”.

I don’t think they do the window motors or frames any favours either. You’re effectively wedging a piece of plastic into the frame which is designed to accommodate only the glass.

mgbgt1978 · 26-05-2020 09:02PM

poker--addict wrote: »

Hi all, stupid question...are wind deflectors typically a style thing or something smokers add onto their car after they buy it, or something else? would you read anything into it on used cars?

On an Avensis, Passat or Mondeo I just move on to next Ad.
On something like a Picasso, etc I wouldn't be put off.

colm_mcm · 26-05-2020 09:17PM

A disproportionate amount of them are sold to tosspots.

ednwireland · 27-05-2020 09:57AM

my car came with them, not thought about it, definitely not a smokers car, dont really have an opinion either way

Sexual Chocolate · 27-05-2020 02:05PM

I got them as a present when I bought the car. I usually wouldn't bother but I think they go well. I like that they don't stand out too much giving the car is black.

Wind deflectors - a style thing or smokers?

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