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Submitted by: Toni I Williams
Used auto buyers out on the prowl should be both wary and knowledgeable about flood damaged cars (trucks and SUVs). This spring season is a stormy one for US and Canada. There has been several major storms encountered that might cause flooding in some areas especially in the flood prone ones. Flooding causes damage to our home as well as appliances and other belongings. Vehicles are not resistant to this too. In fact the auto industry market is now being infiltrated with flood damaged cars.
You might be thinking you are not anywhere near a flooded area so you are less likely to encounter flood damaged cars. But this is not the case these cars are now being distributed all throughout the world especially in places where people are not imagining of their presence. Once these were dried and cleaned by auto dealers you might not instantly spot them as once flood submerged cars. So there is a big chance you have them in the auto market in your locality.
It might help a lot if you know some basic signs of flood damaged cars. These cars are easily spotted through their odor. Mouldy odour that really sticks to the nose can be whiffed once this car has been exposed under the sun for an extended period of time. The carpet that has been submerged to flood will definitely give a scent that is irritating to the nose. Not only that, flood submerged carpets are good culture media for bacteria thus there is a tendency that you will get infected. However once the carpet has been properly washed, shampooed and disinfected the odor might fade away though. Or the car dealers may possibly hide the moldy odor by applying strong deodorants and detergents. If you experience such strong fresh mountain scent, it will be best to inspect the car further for other signs of water submerged cars.
The other indications for cars that have been damaged by flood are most likely not seen in an instant. This might include problems in the engine, transmission, wheel and breaks that will most probably show up after a couple of weeks use. So it is but wise to bring along an expert mechanic to help you out in checking the used car you would want to purchase.
Cars that have been underwater create very big problem. Thus it is better to turn your back on them if you encounter one. Being underwater for sometime can cause a lot of problems that might be very hard to repair and tend to last in an extended duration. Whether the water was a sewer water, sandy water or even water that is free from any particles at all the effect will almost be comparable. Say for instance, engine that has been permeated with sand particles are most likely to cause blown gaskets and misfiring.
Some flood damaged cars are not totally recluse. With proper cleaning and restoration they may end up as quality cars. Cleaning and restoration will include replacing the carpets and seats foams, disinfecting the car s interior, applying grease on the electrical system and reinstating new wires and other components for the rusty ones. If you are not well versed on auto engine and parts again it is suggested that you bring along an expert mechanic to do the inspection for you.
It will be very difficult for you to get an insurance company that will provide you with comprehensive insurance plan. Although there will be some that can give liability policy instead. So if you are really in doubt of the quality of the car you are about to purchase you can asked for a pre-purchase car inspection so that you can have it checked thoroughly. To make your inspection more complete you can refer to the car s history through the different service provider like http://CarFax.com, National Motor Vehicle Title Information System and the National Crime Bureau VINCheck . However their services are limited only to the cars that have been covered by auto insurance company.
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