Is a Flood-Damaged Car Worth Buying?
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Not worth buying. Reasons are as follows: 1. Parts are damaged: After being submerged in water and exposed to prolonged sunlight, a flood-damaged car may appear fine on the surface, but its internal components could be severely damaged or even malfunction. Additionally, water entering the engine can cause irreparable damage, which is costly to repair. 2. Incomplete repairs: Flood-damaged cars often enter the market without thorough repairs, posing significant safety hazards. When consulting used car dealers, they may downplay or even conceal these issues, sometimes outright deceiving consumers. 3. Musty odor in seats: Furthermore, after being soaked in water, the car's seats—whether leather or fabric—are difficult to clean thoroughly. Even after sun-drying, a persistent musty smell lingers in the car, which can negatively affect the owner's health.