What to Do When Your Car Gets Flooded in Rain?
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When your car gets flooded in rain, you need to make a phone report, take photos for damage assessment, and contact your insurance company for towing services if necessary. Here are the steps to handle a flooded car: 1. Phone Report: As soon as your vehicle is submerged in water, immediately call your insurance company to report the incident. 2. Photo Documentation: If the insurance adjuster cannot arrive promptly, take photos of the scene and the vehicle's damage while ensuring your safety, to assist in the damage assessment process. 3. Towing Assistance: Both insurance companies and 4S shops offer towing services, but during severe weather, towing services may be limited. In such cases, you can arrange for towing through a rescue company, and the costs will be covered by your insurance. 4. Contact a Repair Shop: Prioritize maintenance and repairs. Rainwater and sewage are highly corrosive to the car body. After the flooded vehicle is towed to the repair shop, immediately contact your insurance company for damage assessment and request the repair facility to disassemble and clean the vehicle promptly to minimize damage. The vehicle's chassis should undergo anti-rust treatment, and the brakes, brake fluid, and electrical circuits should be inspected. Ensure proper ventilation and dehumidification inside the car.
