What to Do When Your Car Is Flooded in Heavy Rain?
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Here are several solutions when your car is flooded in heavy rain: 1. Try to avoid driving through water, as the electrical circuits can be easily damaged, and the floor mats and interior may get damp, which is not conducive to vehicle maintenance. 2. When the car is flooded, turn off the engine and do not restart it. Then call for rescue. 3. Use a wrench to loosen the screws securing the battery cables and remove the negative battery cable. 4. Pay attention to and check the condition of the vehicle's onboard systems. 5. If the automatic transmission is flooded, it needs to be disassembled and cleaned, then refilled with transmission fluid. 6. Dry the vehicle's wiring. 7. Timely replacement of brake fluid and engine oil, cleaning of floor mats and carpets, and washing of seats and seat covers should also be carried out.
Last time my car got flooded during a heavy rainstorm, with water rising above the wheels. I immediately turned off the engine—never attempt to restart it, as water entering the engine could cause irreparable damage. Then I quickly exited the vehicle and moved to higher ground for safety before calling for a tow truck. Even after the water receded, I avoided touching the car and had professionals tow it to a repair shop for inspection. During repairs, they had to remove seats and carpets to dry them, clean and disinfect to prevent mold, and replace water-damaged electronic components. Nowadays, I always park on higher ground and install splash guards before the rainy season as a precaution. The towing and repair costs were covered by insurance—remember to take photos at the scene and submit them to your insurer as evidence to avoid disputes.
