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How to Spot Flood Damage to a Vehicle
With hurricane season upon us, thousands of flood-damaged vehicles are literally flooding the used-car market across the country. Carfax estimates there are over 400,000 flood-damaged vehicles on the road and, following a hurricane, those numbers rise dramatically. Scammers begin dumping affected vehicles into used-car inventories within days of a hurricane or tropical storm.
Typically, scammers know how to clean up a damaged vehicle and upon first inspection, you may not be able to tell there was anything wrong with it. So, before you purchase a used car, look for the following signs that there has been flood damage:
- The interior carpet does not match or it is stained.
- There is rust around the doors, under the dashboard, or on latches.
- Interior lights and/or the instrument panel may be fogged up or have moisture droplets on them.
- Mud and debris are extremely difficult to eradicate completely, and it often collects in glove compartments, under the seats, and in the trunk space.
- A dank, musty odor that is barely noticeable as it is masked by a strong air-freshener. If it smells of a strong deodorant, it’s highly likely the seller is trying to mask an odor. After a few days, a distinctly unpleasant smell will permeate the vehicle.
If you are a small used car lot owner, inspect all vehicles carefully before purchasing. Get a Carfax report and check the title. Do your research and know the vehicle’s title history. By doing so, you will save yourself several headaches down the road.
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