Is it okay if the water reaches the bottom edge of the car door?
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It is okay if the water reaches the bottom edge of the car door. Below is an introduction to water-damaged vehicles: Specific definition of a water-damaged vehicle: Water begins to accumulate in the vehicle, and internal components are damaged due to the water. Water-damaged vehicles also have corresponding flood levels. Classification of water-damaged vehicle flood levels: Flood level 1: Water just reaches the vehicle's chassis. Flood level 2: Water reaches half of the wheels. Flood level 3: Water almost completely submerges the tires. Flood level 4: Water reaches the engine hood. Flood level 5: Water completely submerges the engine hood. Flood level 6: Water submerges the car roof.
Last time my car was submerged up to the lower edge of the doors during a heavy rainstorm. I thought it would be fine due to the high ground clearance, but major problems emerged later. Dirty water that seeped into the door seals gradually corroded the wiring under the car body, and within a month the power windows stopped working. When the repair shop removed the carpet, they found severe rust on the chassis connectors, and even the exhaust pipe heat shield had rotted through. Now I get nervous every time I go through a puddle. This level of water exposure causes chronic damage to vehicles – the effects may not be immediately noticeable, but metal components will oxidize at an accelerated rate.