Is a car considered flood-damaged if the engine didn't take in water?

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As long as the interior, seats, and other internal components of the car did not take in water, it is not considered a flood-damaged vehicle. Below is relevant information: 1. Hazards: Flood damage causes significant harm to vehicles, particularly to the internal electronic control systems. The mixed rainwater is highly corrosive, damaging electrical functions and especially affecting future usage. If a car has been submerged, never attempt to start or run the engine, as this can cause severe deformation of the engine connecting rod. If a car is waterlogged, it is very prone to rusting of body components, shortening its service life and reducing safety. 2. Methods to identify flood-damaged cars: (1) Open the engine compartment. If the car has been submerged in water, even after cleaning, some wiring harnesses in the engine compartment will still show signs of mud or water stains. (2) If the interior has taken in water, the car must have been dried out. Seats that have been soaked and then dried will more or less still show signs of water damage.