Is a Flooded Car Submerged for Four Hours Serious?

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A flooded car submerged for four hours is serious. Here are methods to identify flooded and accident vehicles: 1. Check the car locks: Look for signs of being pried open, damaged, or filled with adhesive. Then use the key to open each door to see if the locks are from the same set and whether each door lock can be turned easily. Note that if turning is very difficult or the key almost breaks before the door opens, it could be due to flooding, causing the central control motor to rust and malfunction. 2. Engine compartment: Inspect the mounting brackets of the lighting and signal lamp groups in the engine compartment for breaks or looseness. Check the wire connectors and sockets; if they contain a large amount of mud or rust spots, it may indicate a flooded vehicle. 3. Engine compartment assessment: Examine the wires and vacuum pipes on the engine body, as well as the gaps between the high-voltage ignition coils and spark plugs for mud traces. Determine if the aging and cracking of the pipes and wiring match the car's age, and check the fixation of the fuel injectors. Rust on springs can also help assess the likelihood of the car being flooded.