Will the car get flooded in heavy rain?
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Under normal circumstances, the car will not get flooded in heavy rain. However, during torrential rains, if the car is parked in a garage or passes through deeply flooded road sections, it may get flooded or water may enter the car if the windows are not properly closed during the rain. Below is an introduction to car wading: 1. When the car is getting flooded: If the engine stalls during the car wading process, immediately turn on the hazard lights, turn off the engine, and close the ignition. Do not attempt to restart the engine, as doing so can easily cause fatal damage to the engine, and such damage is not covered by insurance. 2. When the car is soaked in water: If the car is stationary in a basement or parking lot and gets soaked in water, lock the car and do not attempt to start the engine. Try to seal the car as much as possible.
Last time I drove home in heavy rain, the raindrops were hitting the windows loudly, but the inside of the car stayed completely dry. This was mainly because the door seals kept the water out. Over time, these seals can age, so it's important to check for cracks or looseness. If the rain is extremely heavy and causes flooding, once the water level rises above the door panels, it's inevitable that water will seep in. That time I encountered a flood on a rural road, the water almost reached the top of the tires, and the car started dripping inside. Fortunately, I managed to drive to higher ground in time. Now, during every annual maintenance, I always ask the mechanic to check the door seals and drainage pipes to prevent these minor issues from escalating.
