Not all auto insurance policies cover flood damage. Insurance companies can completely write off vehicles with water damage due to mechanical complications. Drivers can take action to avoid ...

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 ...

When summer storms batter the U.S., the floodwaters don’t just damage homes and roads — they also leave hundreds of thousands of cars compromised. According to CARFAX, as many as 45,000 vehicles were ...

Selling a flood-damaged vehicle without disclosing the damage is illegal in most states – but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen. Consumer Reports has important advice to keep in mind while you’re ...

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 ...

Carfax comes to you with a warning — and a celebration. In the wake of the severe floods this spring and summer in Texas, Kentucky and West Virginia, and with hurricane season closing in on its peak, ...

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 ...

Heavy rain and flooded roadways can take a toll on a vehicle. Even cars and trucks that manage to survive the journey can suffer damage. While the most obvious advice is to not drive through deep ...

When Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s Gulf Coast in 2022, it destroyed homes and drowned thousands of cars. In some neighborhoods, floodwaters rose high enough to submerge dashboards and ruin engines. Many ...