What to Do If the Car Stalls in Deep Water?

[VivienneLee]

If the car stalls in deep water, do not attempt to restart the vehicle immediately. Instead, call your insurance company and a repair service for assistance. Here is relevant information: 1. Skidding: Driving on waterlogged roads reduces braking efficiency and increases the risk of skidding. Hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands, maintain a straight path and drive at low speed. When turning, apply the brakes gently to prevent wheel lock-up and skidding. 2. Never restart the engine after stalling in water: In such cases, promptly contact an authorized 4S shop for repairs and inform them that the car stalled due to water exposure to avoid engine damage from accidental restart during repairs. Professional 4S shops will use computer diagnostic tools to immediately determine the cause of the stall. Most roadside repair shops lack this advanced diagnostic system.