Can a Flooded Car Submerged Above the Dashboard Be Repaired?
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Can a Flooded Car Submerged Above the Dashboard Be Repaired? A flooded car submerged above the dashboard can be repaired. Here are the details about flooded cars: 1. Types: Vehicle flooding is categorized into three levels, including waterlogged cars, semi-submerged cars, and fully submerged cars. A car submerged up to the chassis is called a waterlogged car, and the repair cost for such vehicles is relatively low. A car submerged up to the engine oil dipstick is called a semi-submerged car, while a car submerged above the dashboard is called a fully submerged car. 2. Precautions: Even after repair, a vehicle submerged above the dashboard poses significant risks. Water ingress into the wiring can cause uncontrollable faults, leading to frequent issues during later use, and the vehicle itself may not be able to identify the fault content.
Oh no, the water has reached the dashboard? That's really tough. Let me tell you, my repair shop handled a car like this last year—it was basically the champion of a soaking contest. This kind of car can definitely be repaired, but you’d better be mentally prepared—the entire wiring harness needs to be disassembled, dried, and inspected, the engine control unit will likely need replacement, the seats and carpets must be completely removed and sun-dried, and all rusty metal parts have to be treated. It’s time-consuming, labor-intensive, and expensive—costing maybe 30,000 to 40,000 RMB. The worst part? Even after repairs, it’s prone to lingering issues. Honestly, unless it’s a rare classic car worth saving, for an average vehicle, it’s smarter to file an insurance claim and scrap it.
