Does Water on Car Floor Mats Count as a Flood-Damaged Vehicle?

[DelHayden]

During daily car use, sometimes rainwater from shoes can wet the floor mats when entering the car, or spilled drinks may also cause the mats to get wet. If the floor mats get wet due to such reasons, it does not count as a flood-damaged vehicle. However, if the car is stationary and water rises above the floor level, soaking the mats, then it is considered a flood-damaged vehicle. Below are methods to identify a flood-damaged vehicle: 1. Check for rust on the steering column, seat rails, and seat rail screws—these are common signs of a flood-damaged vehicle. 2. Under the floor mat on the left side of the driver's seat, there are numerous wiring harnesses. If there is sediment inside these harnesses, it is highly likely the vehicle has been flood-damaged. 3. Open the trunk and lift the cover to check for water marks in the corners and inspect the rust condition of the onboard tools.