Is It Harmful for a Car to Be Exposed to Heavy Rain?

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Exposing a car to heavy rain can cause damage. Below is an introduction to the related content: 1. Driving in the rain: If driving during rainy weather, asphalt particles, dirt, and dust on the road can adhere to the car's paint surface. 2. Consequences: If the car is not washed, after several days of exposure to the sun, noticeable and difficult-to-remove marks may remain. Below is extended information about water-damaged vehicles: 1. Specific definition of a water-damaged vehicle: The vehicle begins to accumulate water, and internal components suffer damage due to the water. Water-damaged vehicles also have corresponding flood levels. 2. Classification of flood levels for water-damaged vehicles: Flood level one is when water just reaches the vehicle's chassis; flood level two is when water reaches half of the wheels; flood level three is when water almost completely submerges the tires; flood level four is when water reaches the engine hood; flood level five is when water completely submerges the engine hood; flood level six is when water submerges the car roof.