Which is more harmful, a flood-damaged car or an accident-damaged car?

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Compared to accident-damaged cars, flood-damaged cars pose greater hazards. Here are methods to identify flood-damaged cars: Smell the interior odor: Check if there's a musty smell inside the car. Flood-damaged vehicles often have musty odors in hidden areas like floor mats, trunk liners, and under seats, which are difficult to clean thoroughly and usually leave evidence. Be cautious if you detect a musty smell, and also be wary if the car smells unusually fragrant, as this might be an attempt to mask the musty odor. Inspect hidden parts of the vehicle: Look for rust or signs of screw removal/replacement in concealed areas; pull out the seats to check for rust or sand in the tracks; extend the seatbelt fully to check for water stains or dirt at the end.