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This common question is asked by almost all the users of Volkswagen cars – “Why does it smell like crayons?” This question is usually asked by car owners when they first drive a Volkswagen. If your car smells as if crayons are melting, you are not alone. So what is the answer to this question? Volkswagen cars smell like crayons because the wax is used in the production of the car for both rust prevention and isolation. If any wax were to melt, then a smell of crayons would occur. If you’ve been asked by your friends and family about the smell, it might leave you wondering if there’s a problem with the car. We’ll discuss this question more and how Volkswagens can smell melting crayons. Below we’ll discuss why the interiors of Volkswagen cars smell like crayons and what generates this odor. Why do Volkswagens Smell like Crayons? If your car has a weird smell of crayons, then you don’t need to worry that something has gone wrong with your car. It doesn’t have to do with anyone playing a prank on you, either. So, what is the reason? Below are a few of the reasons for this phenomenon. The most accepted reason why Volkswagens smell like crayons is because of melting wax. The wax, which is used to coat the undercarriage of the car, melts in the hot climate. You will also observe some dirt stuck on the melted wax under your car. Sometimes people will also apply the wax spray to interior areas of the car that are prone to moisture. (See Article) When the wax melts, the odor that it releases can smell like that of crayons, so you might wonder if you need to do something about it. What can be done to Minimize and Eliminate the Smell of Crayons from the Car? This odor will likely go away when the weather cools down. The smell of crayons may bother some, and removing this odor will make some have a more enjoyable experience inside their car. Here are some solutions you can try to get rid of the smell. One of the easiest ways to find a temporary solution is to use an odor spray. You can also try activated charcoal to absorb odors. These can help control odor in your car. If you are not troubled by the smell, then there is no need for you to look for a solution. The problem will eventually go away, but if you feel determined to correct the problem, you can try one of the solutions above. Conclusion Many cars have a wax coating to help protect them from rust. Sometimes that wax can melt and start to smell. Some people think it smells just like crayons, probably because the wax is the same that is used in crayons. I hope that article has been informative and helpful for you if you’d like to learn more about ways to keep your car running well, see our articles and reviews. \u200b<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17967,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,4],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/629"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=629"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/629\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20043,"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/629\/revisions\/20043"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17967"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=629"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=629"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=629"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}