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Checking a car for flood damage


fredjacksonsan
11-10-2004, 03:32 PM
Hey all--

On a purchase of a used vehicle, what are the signs you're looking for to see if the vehicle has been damaged or submerged in a flood?

I know the obvious things, checking the gauges, underneath the doors, and I'm getting a CARFAX report. But what other indicators should I check for?

Thanks for commentary.

Limited5.9Cherokee
11-10-2004, 05:22 PM
Look along all the body panels and hood doors trunk etc and make sure the gaps are even
other then that you dont need anything other then CARFAX

MagicRat
11-12-2004, 07:37 PM
A submerged car smells funky, it oftem will have dirt and debris in odd places, such as behind the dashboard and will often destroy electronic components, rendering some electrical devices non-functional.
However, if it has been submerged and repaired properly, it should be fine.

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