Posted on 12/14/2022
It seems like a couple sizable hurricanes hit the coast each year, wreaking havoc on homes, upsetting people's schedules, and submerging many vehicles in filthy floodwater. Some of those vehicles are demolished legally, but dishonest intermediaries occasionally sell them to willing or unwilling sales outlets, frequently with no knowledge of the vehicle's murky past. Therefore, it's always a good idea to go over the fundamentals of how to avoid purchasing a used car that has flood damage. First, realize that flood damage cannot be repaired. The modern automobile is a computer system on wheels, loaded with electronics like airbag circuits, engine control units, and seat heaters. Even without considering engine, mechanical, or body problems, that alone can cause considerable damage when a car has been submerged. Not only may windows or radios fail, but airbags might fail to inflate during a collision, endangering your life. And even if a car looks or drives fine right now, ru ... read more