Flooded Autos
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Flooded Autos
A warning to all members on future auto purchases, including parts. Due to Hurricane Sandy, there will be thousands of flood autos for sale in states that were not effected.
Look for these signs to help determine if a car was in a flood:
· Interior smells of mold, mildew or the aroma of heavy cleaning chemicals or masking odors.
· Discolored, stained upholstery or carpeting, or brand-new upholstery or carpeting that doesn’t match older sections.
· Moisture in areas where it shouldn’t be, including headlights, tail lamps and gauges. Inspect every nook and cranny possible!
· Problems with the electrical accessories such as lights, horn or radio, and remember-electrical issues may not appear till months later.
· Sediment, dirt or other debris in areas where water would settle, such as the glove box, trunk, insides of doors, under seats, in A/C ducts, or engine compartment.
Added: I didnt realize there was an earlier post, sorry about that "clevername".
Look for these signs to help determine if a car was in a flood:
· Interior smells of mold, mildew or the aroma of heavy cleaning chemicals or masking odors.
· Discolored, stained upholstery or carpeting, or brand-new upholstery or carpeting that doesn’t match older sections.
· Moisture in areas where it shouldn’t be, including headlights, tail lamps and gauges. Inspect every nook and cranny possible!
· Problems with the electrical accessories such as lights, horn or radio, and remember-electrical issues may not appear till months later.
· Sediment, dirt or other debris in areas where water would settle, such as the glove box, trunk, insides of doors, under seats, in A/C ducts, or engine compartment.
Added: I didnt realize there was an earlier post, sorry about that "clevername".
Last edited by reyesl; Dec 27, 2012 at 07:53 AM.
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