What are the impacts of a flooded car after repair?

[MayaAnn]

The extent of impact after repairing a flooded car depends on the severity of the flooding. If the flooding is not severe, replacing the affected parts may suffice; however, if the flooding is serious, requiring repairs to components like the engine, issues may not appear immediately but could manifest frequently after a few years. Below are methods to identify a flooded car: 1. Smell the interior: Check for a musty odor, as flooded cars often retain a mildew smell in hidden areas such as under the floor mats, trunk liners, and beneath the seats, which is difficult to eliminate completely. Be cautious if the car has an unusually strong fragrance, as it might be masking the musty smell. 2. Inspect hidden areas: Look for rust or signs of replacement on screws in concealed parts of the vehicle; pull out the seats to check for rust or sand in the tracks; extend the seatbelt fully to see if there are water stains or dirt at the end.