Is There a 1-to-3 Compensation for Buying a Flood-Damaged Used Car?
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There is a 1-to-3 compensation for buying a flood-damaged used car. If you discover that the vehicle you purchased is flood-damaged, the first thing to do is to stop using the vehicle immediately and seek a professional, qualified assessment agency for evaluation. Use the inspection report as corresponding judicial evidence. Additionally, in cases of consumer fraud such as flood-damaged cars, it is recommended to first contact the local consumer association for solutions. Here are some methods to check for flood-damaged cars: 1. Open the hood: Check the radiator, air conditioning heat sink, and front radiator panel (viewed from below) for any remaining sludge. 2. Front and rear seats: Inspect the springs and inner burlap for residual sludge and a musty smell. 3. Check the trunk seats: Look for hidden sludge in the dead corners of the rear wheel wells on both sides. 4. Middle of front and rear doors: Visible sludge lines indicate the flood water level (due to too many hard-to-clean seams in the door pillars). 5. Front and rear windshield rubber seals: Use a screwdriver to pry them open (from inside the car). If there is sludge inside, it is a fully submerged car. If the water level exceeded the hood, it is considered a fully submerged car.
