What does a flood-damaged car mean?

[McSteven]

Flood-damaged car refers to a vehicle that has been submerged in water. Based on the severity of damage, it can be categorized into three types: the first type is when the water level exceeds the wheels and enters the interior of the car; the second type is when the water level surpasses the dashboard; the third type is when the water level rises above the car roof. Among these three categories, the first type is the most common and poses relatively less harm compared to the latter two. The latter two types, where the water level exceeds the center console or completely submerges the vehicle, are significantly more hazardous in the long run. Additionally, flood-damaged cars often have sand and gravel that cannot be completely cleaned, remaining in areas like gears or belts, which can lead to easy damage of certain components, severe rusting of body parts, shortened lifespan, and reduced safety performance. Repaired flood-damaged cars may develop issues at any time, such as the engine suddenly stalling during high-speed driving, airbags failing to deploy in critical moments, or even deploying without reason.