Many people are unaware of how damaging a flood can be to their vehicle. Water wreaks havoc on the interior, electrical system and the engine. There are a few steps you can do to assess the damage to your vehicle. First, do not attempt to start your vehicle. While it might be tempting to turn on your car to see if it still works, trying to start it could damage the engine beyond repair if there is water in the engine. The best thing for you to do is have your vehicle towed to a mechanic. If you see that your engine seems OK to start, check anything electrical. Stereo, power windows and locks, air conditioning, turn signals, headlights and interior lights. If you see that something seems to be even a bit odd, this could be a sign of electrical trouble and it’s best that you take it to a mechanic.
You should also determine how deep the vehicle was submerged. There should be a waterline on the car from the mud and debris, on the outside as well as the inside. Your vehicle will most likely be fine if the water level remained below the bottom of the doors. Many insurance companies will label the vehicle totaled if the water reaches the bottom of the dashboard.
If water managed to get inside, you should attempt to dry the interior, as mold will grow very quickly. It’s best to replacer anything that got wet- such as, floor mats, carpets, upholstery, seat padding and door panels.
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