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How To Spot and Avoid Buying Flood Cars

A vehicle that has been underwater can end up with electrical gremlins, mold, corroded wiring, and even structural issues ...

Florida has more flood-damaged cars on the road than any other state, and some are being resold. Unknowingly buying one could cost you

Today, an estimated 82,000 flood-damaged vehicles are back on Florida’s roads, according to a recent CARFAX report (1) — more ...
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Florida has most flood-damaged vehicles in US, study says. How to tell before you buy

Florida has the most flood-damaged vehicles in the U.S., with an estimated 82,100 out of 482,000 nationwide. Flood-damaged cars are often resold across state lines, posing risks to unsuspecting buyers ...

What to do if your car is damaged by flooding

Many flood-damaged cars are ultimately declared total losses, particularly when water reaches the engine compartment. Contact ...
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Few people may want to buy a flood-damaged car, but some do — without knowing it

Few people may want to buy a flood-damaged car, but some do — without knowing it.AAA Mid-Atlantic is warning car buyers that damaged vehicles could soon flood the market amid more than 3,000 flash ...
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CARFAX: Up to 45,000 Vehicles Flood-Damaged in Mid-Year Storms

CENTREVILLE, Va., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Season begins to ramp up, CARFAX estimates as many as 45,000 vehicles have been damaged by flooding from mid-year storms. "Flood-damaged ...
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Hurricane Aftermath: How To Avoid Buying a Car That Was Damaged In a Flood

Hurricane and flood activity in the U.S. has followed an irregular course in 2022. Rather than picking on specific localities, overflowing water has bullied large sections of the country, impacting ...

Flooding worsens in Washington. Here's how to escape a submerged car

Flooding can leave drivers - and their vehicles - stranded. Up to 400 people die in submerged vehicles each year in North ...