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

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No, a flood-damaged vehicle actually refers to situations where the engine and computer modules are submerged in water. Below are methods to identify a flood-damaged vehicle: Smell the interior: Check for a musty odor inside the car. Flood-damaged vehicles 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 could be an attempt to mask the musty odor. Inspect hidden parts of the vehicle: Look for rust or signs of disassembly and 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.