Are All Flood-Damaged Cars Totaled?

[McChloe]

Not all flood-damaged cars are totaled. Here is some relevant information about flood-damaged cars: 1. When only the area below the seats is submerged in water: In this case, the car is only considered a water-damaged vehicle. Since the engine, dashboard, and other components are located above this level, only the mechanical parts are affected. The car can continue to be used after a thorough cleaning. The only concern is that the car may develop rust issues. 2. When the water level rises above the dashboard: This indicates that all components of the car have been submerged. Replacing all the affected parts would be very costly, and even after replacement, there could still be significant hidden risks when continuing to use the car.