Does Water Reaching the Chassis Count as a Flood-Damaged Vehicle?

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Water reaching the chassis does not count as a flood-damaged vehicle. The criteria for defining a flood-damaged vehicle are: 1. If the water level exceeds half of the wheel height and enters the vehicle interior, it is called a water-soaked vehicle; 2. If the water reaches the engine hood, it is called a water-submerged vehicle; 3. If the water exceeds the roof, it is called a water-flooded vehicle. Methods to identify a flood-damaged vehicle include: 1. Sitting in the driver's seat and checking for any foul odor; 2. Inspecting the bottom of the seats for water stains; 3. Checking the top of the seat belts for mold stains or mud traces; 4. Removing the dashboard to check for mud in the plastic connectors of the wiring underneath; 5. Turning on the headlights to see if they appear yellowish; 6. Checking the engine compartment for any sediment; 7. Inspecting the trunk tools and spare tire rim for rust marks.