Many flood-damaged cars are ultimately declared total losses, particularly when water reaches the engine compartment. Contact ...

Few people may want to buy a flood-damaged car, but some do — without knowing it.AAA Mid-Atlantic is warning car buyers that damaged vehicles could soon flood the market amid more than 3,000 flash ...

Florida has the most flood-damaged vehicles in the U.S., with an estimated 82,100 out of 482,000 nationwide. Flood-damaged cars are often resold across state lines, posing risks to unsuspecting buyers ...

Used car buyers beware, vehicles damaged by floodwaters could end up on used car lots here in Oklahoma, according to the American Automobile Association Though most water-damaged vehicles are scrapped ...

The United States has experienced a record-breaking number of flash flood warnings this year, with over 3,000 issued from Jan. 1 through July 15, according to Iowa State University data. In total, the ...

Flood waters can cause significant damage to a car. However, there are a few steps you can take before starting your car.

Flood-damaged vehicles can experience issues ranging from cosmetic problems like mold to serious mechanical and electrical malfunctions. Water damage can affect critical car components such as the ...

Today, an estimated 82,000 flood-damaged vehicles are back on Florida’s roads, according to a recent CARFAX report (1) — more ...

CENTREVILLE, Va., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Season begins to ramp up, CARFAX estimates as many as 45,000 vehicles have been damaged by flooding from mid-year storms. Devastatingly ...

Flooding issues can lure in scam artists trying to pass off water-damaged vehicles as ordinary used cars. Unsuspecting consumers, particularly those living in regions of the country unaffected by ...

With the recent heavy rains and area flooding, car buyers need to be vigilant when purchasing a vehicle. Some vehicles filtering into the used car market may have heavy water damage or may have been ...