Does leaving the car window open and getting rained on count as a flooded car?
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Leaving the car window open and getting rained on does not count as a flooded car. Methods to check if a car is flooded include: 1. Inspect the chassis components; some metal parts of a flooded car's chassis will rust, and the wheels may produce abnormal noises when turning. 2. Check the metal brackets inside the car; brackets under the dashboard and center console are prone to rust after being soaked in water. 3. Examine the carpet; normally, a car's carpet fits snugly against the chassis. The effects of a flooded car include: 1. The inner side of the car door panels, air conditioning ducts, crankcase, and exhaust holes in the differential will become moldy and corroded. 2. The car's seats and ceiling fabric will retain hard-to-clean stains and may also develop mold. 3. The lubricating grease in the four-wheel bearings and half-shafts will degrade and deteriorate after being soaked.