Does Water Entering the Car Count as a Flood-Damaged Vehicle?

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Water entering the car does not count as a flood-damaged vehicle. Here are methods to identify a flood-damaged vehicle: 1. Smell the interior: Check for a musty odor. Flood-damaged vehicles often have a musty smell in hidden areas such as under the floor mats, trunk mats, and beneath the seats, which are difficult to clean and usually leave evidence. If you detect a musty odor, be cautious. If the car smells unusually fragrant, it might be an attempt to mask the musty smell. 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; extend the seatbelt fully to see if there are water stains or dirt at the end.