Will a Car Get Damaged If Submerged in Water?

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Car submerged in water may not necessarily get damaged. Hazards of water immersion: 1. Corrosion of chassis: If the water isn't deep, just passing the chassis into the cabin, it can cause corrosive damage to the fixing bolts at the bottom of the vehicle compartment used for connecting external attachments, weakening their tensile fastening ability, and in severe cases, causing detachment. 2. Compromising body tightness: Sealing rubber strips and damping rubber rings attacked by silt will oxidize and harden, accelerating wear. While stationary it's manageable, but when driving, unusual noises or wind noise are inevitable. 3. Odor and mildew: Water entering the car will turn into acidic mixed liquid, absorbed by the interior fabrics, inevitably producing odors when heated and mildewed. If not cleaned, it can also attack adjacent metal parts, causing rust and weakening the metal's hardness.