Does Water Reaching the Foot Mats Count as a Flooded Car?

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Water reaching the foot mats does count as a flooded car. As long as the vehicle is parked in place and then submerged to the level of the foot mats, it is considered a flooded car. Such flooded cars can be classified into different levels based on the extent of submersion. One level is water reaching the foot mats, which is categorized as a waterlogged car among flooded cars. Below is relevant information: Semi-flooded car: When the water level reaches the car's oil dipstick, it can be referred to as a semi-flooded car. When the car's hood or the dashboard inside the car is submerged in water, it is considered a fully flooded car. Therefore, to prevent the vehicle from being submerged during heavy rain, it is essential to park the car on higher ground during storms. Only by doing so can you prevent your beloved car from becoming a flooded car. Related issues: If a flooded car is improperly repaired and driven, the engine may suffer damage, and the electrical circuits inside the car may short-circuit. If a flooded car remains submerged in water for an extended period and is later driven, it may even lead to the car catching fire in severe cases.