What to Do When a Car Is Flooded?
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If your car is flooded, you should disconnect the battery power and notify the insurance company. Here are the specific steps: 1. Disconnect the battery power: Before the rescue tow truck arrives, it is best to disconnect the vehicle's battery power as soon as possible, usually by removing the negative terminal of the battery and shifting the transmission to neutral. This helps prevent accidental startup during towing, which could further damage the vehicle. 2. Notify the insurance company: If the vehicle is submerged in water, notify the insurance company immediately. However, sometimes the insurance personnel may not arrive on time, so the owner or policyholder should take photos of the flooded scene with a camera or phone as evidence for the claim.
That day my car got flooded, the water level was even above the wheel hub covers. I immediately pulled out the car keys, turned on the hazard lights, and ran barefoot to higher ground. After the water receded, I checked the engine compartment, used a towel to absorb moisture from the wiring connectors, then called the insurance company to file a claim (remember to take photos of the flooding location). The tow truck driver warned me never to start the engine, or it would get waterlogged and be ruined. Later, the repair shop removed all the carpets to dry in the sun, and all electronic modules were dried and tested, costing nearly eight thousand. Now before every rainy season, I apply waterproof silicone grease to the door seals and always keep a window-breaking hammer in the trunk.
