I've been looking around some websites for cars and I was wondering if it is possible to buy a vehicle that has been through a street flood and fix it. Can it be done? Any estimates or pointers?
2006-12-26 05:01:07 · 5 answers · asked by SupraTTHeaven 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
I really like your question, please go to my website http://www.usedcartips.org/ scroll down and click on flood damaged vehicles to watch a 3 min video that will change your mind about buying any vehicle with flood damage.
2006-12-26 07:36:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the damage, to the engine and the interior of the vehicle, are likely to not show up until months later. On the vehicle interior, we're talking molds, possibly toxic...other chemicals may have seeped into the vehicle's interior that you do NOT want to be sitting on. You'll have rust problems in the engine parts, problems with the different computers. There's a reason why they were totalled out and I wouldn't do it. It's one of those things that SOUNDS like a better deal than it really IS...
2006-12-26 22:40:26 · answer #2 · answered by OK yeah well whatever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy one cheap, the hidden repairs will break the bank book. With all the electronics on todays cars is just a start. Water and electronics don't mix. Insurance companies would have flood car repaired is if could be. They are out to make a buck
2006-12-26 20:09:58 · answer #3 · answered by David A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes as long as you think you can handle the repairs yourself. alwas look really close to make sure that thier is not more damage then they claim
2006-12-26 13:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
better to stay away from them - they can b but if you dont know what you are doing you can get over your head
2006-12-26 13:28:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋