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Is There Compensation for Flood-Damaged Vehicles?

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LeEmiliano
07/29/2025, 01:28:19 PM

Here is an introduction to compensation for flood-damaged vehicles: 1. Vehicles submerged while parked: If you have comprehensive insurance (also known as "car damage insurance"), you will receive full compensation. Losses caused by submersion while the vehicle is stationary fall within the scope of the insurance company's liability as long as comprehensive insurance is purchased. This includes vehicles submerged in garages, where the resulting damage is covered by comprehensive insurance, and the insurance company is obligated to provide full compensation. If your vehicle is submerged while stationary, remember not to move it. Instead, report the incident promptly, take photos, and follow the claims process. 2. Vehicles submerged while driving: For car insurance purchased after September 19, 2020, if you have comprehensive insurance, you will receive full compensation. Additional coverages such as theft insurance, glass insurance, and engine water ingress insurance have been merged into comprehensive insurance, eliminating the need for separate purchases to qualify for claims. For car insurance purchased before September 19, 2020, if you have comprehensive insurance + water ingress insurance, you will receive full compensation. If the water depth is unclear and driving through it causes damage, having comprehensive insurance + water ingress insurance means the insurance company will provide full compensation. If you only have comprehensive insurance without water ingress insurance, the insurer will only cover losses other than those to the engine.

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