Why does my car shock me everytime when I turn off the engine and get out?

Question:
Every since I purchased a new car last year I have been getting shocked when I get out, lately the shocks have gotten worse...even a visual spark. What is this?

Answers:

car will not start?

static. keep hold of metal part of car put foot outside on ground an it wont happen

My car won't start?

Could be static electricity

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it's static electricity. spray the seats with the anti-static stuff used in the clothes dryer. either that or touch AND HOLD something metal on the car when you are exiting the car.

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LMAO...this is happening to me also. In fact, when i get out of my car I touch the metal part of the door with the back of my hand. It started happening around the beginning of winter. So, i think it is the 'rubbing' of my sweatshirt causing static electricity.

Should I get my car bumper re-painted?

its because the weather is cold and there is not very much moisture

My 2003 Olds Alero will crank, but not fire up. What could be wrong?

You are being "ZAPPED" by static electricity generated by your clothes and the material used in the upholstery.
Try this----->
After turning off the ignition, collect all you are taking with you (purse, books, back-pack or whatever), THEN open the door, but before sliding out, securely grasp some part of the unpainted door or door frame and hold it. Then slide out before releasing the door. No more "Zap".

my 91 blazer died, help....?


Happy Motoring

I own a 92 nissan maxima,that refuses to run. does anyone know what color it is?

Mine shocks me too when i don't put oil in it anymore..and it still goes an goes

Do expensive leather seat covers feel real?

Well ,the car will develop static electricity from various sources , one the friction of the wind on the out side of the car is a source , and also the interior clothing especially if your a woman , the silkies you might be wearing with the constant movement will do , now when you touch ground with your foot, the static on the car will discharge through you to the ground out side , so you are the contact , because the rubber tires are a very good insulation

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Mine zaps the piss out of me to!
Like drysac said sitting in the seat and just touching the metal door handle and zap.
Before getting out and putting foot out if car.
They don't understand that we get zapped inside the car.
Like gearhead said "spray it with antistatic fabric spray".
My mailman was getting zapped the same way and he had me put a truck grounding strap on it attached to the rear axle dragging the road and swear this worked.
Rubber truck grounding strap (rubber strap w/fine wires) available at NAPA or other parts store.

1977 chevy?

Most probably static electricity, try wearing different shoes, works for me.
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