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Car caught in a flood? Learn the immediate steps to take: call insurance, never start it, dry it out, and check coverage. Protect your wallet, act fast.
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Your car is likely your second-most expensive purchase, and the odds of a flash flood are rising.
Your car is likely the second-most expensive purchase you will ever make.
If this should happen to you, Billshark wants you to know the most important steps you should take immediately afterward.
The insurance adjuster will ultimately be able to decide if the car is totaled (that is, not worth saving).
Until the car is completely dried out, if you try to start the car you could short out the entire electrical system and possibly even electrocute yourself.
Unless you’re positive there’s no water anywhere in the engine, avoid the temptation to see if it starts.
Look for the high-water mark.
If the water reached the bottom of the dashboard or was even totally submerged, the car is most likely a total loss.
Mold begins set in almost immediately, so get the car’s interior dried out as soon as possible.
Unless you’re an expert on car repair, it’s best to let a professional assess the damage to the car’s components.
Note that the transmission fluid, lube, and oil may need to be drained before the car is towed.
Even if you opt to spend the money on repairs, be aware that if the electrical system was affected, problems can appear months or even years later.
If the flooding was extensive, it may be best to let the insurance company declare the car a total loss and get a new one.
Remember that Billshark is always watching out for your wallet.
Call your insurance company.
Until the car is completely dried out, trying to start it could short out the entire electrical system and possibly even electrocute you.
Look for the high-water mark; mud and debris can show how high the water rose.
Mold begins to set in almost immediately, so dry out the interior as soon as possible.
Most comprehensive auto insurance policies include coverage for flood damage, but most homeowner's policies do not.
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1 Call Your Insurance Company.
2 Never Try to Start the Car.
3 Assess the Damage.
4 Clean Out Any Remaining Water.
5 Have the Car Towed to a Mechanic.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What should I do first if my car is caught in a flood?.
Why should I never try to start a flooded car?.
How can I tell if my flooded car is a total loss?.
How do I clean water out of a flooded car?.
Does insurance cover flood damage to my car?.
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