AAA Warns of Flood-Damaged Vehicles
As floodwaters recede across the country, AAA is cautioning used car buyers to be vigilant for vehicles damaged by recent storms.
According to AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesperson Morgan Dean, flood-damaged cars often reappear on used car lots or online marketplaces after being cleaned up to conceal signs of water exposure.
“Water inside of a vehicle, especially when we start to talk about mechanical components and wiring, can really cause some big problems down the road,”
Dean notes that floodwaters can destroy a car’s electrical and mechanical systems, leading to corrosion or hidden malfunctions that may not appear until months later.
- Flood-damaged vehicles are often marked as salvage and sold for parts.
- Some, however, slip through and are resold to unsuspecting buyers.
AAA warns buyers to be cautious when shopping for used vehicles to avoid purchasing a flood-damaged car.
Author's summary: AAA warns used car buyers of flood-damaged vehicles.