Does Stalling in Water Count as a Flood-Damaged Car?

[DiLeonardo]

Stalling in water does not count as a flood-damaged car. A flood-damaged car refers to a vehicle that has been submerged in water. Below are methods to identify a flood-damaged car: 1. Smell the interior: Check for a musty odor. Flood-damaged cars often have a musty smell in hidden areas such as the floor mats, trunk mats, and under the seats, which are difficult to clean and usually leave evidence. If you detect a musty smell, be cautious. Also, be wary if the interior smells overly fragrant, as this may be an attempt to mask the musty odor. 2. Inspect hidden parts of the vehicle: Look for rust or signs of replacement on screws in hidden areas; pull out the seats to check for rust or sand in the tracks; pull the seatbelt all the way out to see if there are water stains or dirt at the end.