Flooded car damage

Flooded car recovery

If your flooded car was declared “flood damaged” and you know that there was not much water in it, then repair could be a good option. Repair of your flooded car may be cheaper than buying new. If you would like to restore the flooded car, here are some tips:

1. Don’t start a flooded car until a cleaning and thorough inspection is performed.

2. Contact your insurance agent and promptly report the
exposure of your car to water or flood.

3. Record the highest level of water exposure on a flooded car.
This will aid qualified technicians in evaluating and taking the
necessary steps to correct any damage.

4. Have a qualified technician inspect all mechanical components,
including the engine, axles, transmission, brake and fuel system for
water contamination.

5. Have a qualified technician flush and replace all fluids, oils and
lubricants, and replace all filters and gaskets for components exposed
to water. While a vehicle may drive with fluids that have experienced
water intrusion, extended internal exposure to water will increase the
level of damage to the engine and other vehicle components.

6. thorough cleaning
of brake parts and repacking of bearings, particularly for rear-end
drive vehicles. In front-wheel drive vehicles, bearings are sealed.

7. Some of today’s vehicles have padding and insulation that do not
easily release moisture. In this situation, it is most effective to replace
the materials to prevent the forming of mold or mildew that may contam-
inate the entire car.

8. Have a qualified technician inspect all wiring and electrical
components exposed to water. While many components are protected from
casual water exposure, extended flood exposure may have lingering
effects. In some instances, difficulty due to water exposure will not
surface earlier than 90 days, when computer and other electrical
components begin to corrode.

I hope this tips can help you to recover your flooded car.