Can a car still be repaired if the water level reaches the gear shift lever?

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Minnie
07/30/25 2:25am
If the water level has reached the gear shift lever, then the car essentially has no repair value left. Several critical electronic control units (ECUs), which are typically located below the waterline in such cases, will almost certainly be damaged. Therefore, attempting repairs under these circumstances is not advisable. Water-damaged electrical circuits are prone to various issues like corrosion, short circuits, and accelerated aging, posing significant safety hazards. The vehicle may become unreliable or even risk spontaneous combustion. While technically repairable, the costs would be prohibitively high, and achieving a thorough restoration is extremely challenging. It ultimately depends on whether you're willing to invest that amount of money.
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