How to Handle a Flooded Car to Make It Start?

[SarahLynn]

When a car stalls in water, the main reason is usually water entering the exhaust pipe, and in some cases, there might also be electrical circuit damage. Once the car stalls, it is crucial not to attempt to restart it immediately. Restarting could lead to water entering the intake tract, potentially damaging the valves, and in severe cases, it might even cause the engine to be irreparably damaged. Instead, the vehicle should be towed to a 4S shop immediately for professional handling. Additional information is as follows: 1. Vehicle wading: Vehicle wading, as the name suggests, refers to driving through low-lying areas or roads with accumulated water. This typically occurs during rainy weather when inadequate drainage leads to water accumulation in low-lying road sections. 2. Vehicle wading insurance: According to insurance terms, wading insurance mainly covers situations where, during heavy rain or floods, the vehicle's exhaust pipe or intake pipe is submerged, and the driver attempts to restart the vehicle or uses inertia to start it. It also covers damages caused by starting the vehicle without necessary post-flooding procedures. In these two scenarios, wading insurance can provide compensation for the damages.