5 reasons not to buy a flooded car, even if it's cheap
(Baonghean.vn) - The recent heavy rains causing flooding in the Central region have left many "luxury cars" floating on the streets, in apartment basements... For cars that have been soaked in water, the damage is extremely large; and these are the parts that can start causing trouble for those who buy used cars.
1. When water floods deep into the air intake, the part that is most severely affected is the “heart” of the car - the engine.Engine top-up is never recommended, let alone in the case of water damage.
If not thoroughly repaired, the cylinder is still "waterlogged", the phenomenon of water hammer can still occur, and at least affect the long-term stability. Of course, if the entire engine assembly has to be replaced, the cost is not cheap.
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2. The electrical system is the next component that is heavily affected.When soaked in water, the electrical system can short-circuit, rust the connections or affect the signals, buttons or controls of equipment such as lights, entertainment systems, electric seats, speakers, etc.
Normally, when the electrical system is flooded, it is necessary to replace all wires and important components to avoid unfortunate situations such as short circuits and fires later. However, this measure is not really thorough.
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3. The car's interior was also severely damaged after water flooded into the car.Especially with high-end cars, the central area is where many electronic control systems are located... Soft parts of the car such as the lining and seat cushions are also heavily affected because they absorb and retain water very strongly.
To fix this, you must disassemble the entire product and dry it thoroughly. However, the durability will not be the same as before, not to mention that if it is soaked in water for too long, it will often have to be replaced.
4. Flooded car doors will affect the speaker system and wiring.Even if the lighting system is drained and dried, it is still likely to short circuit, leak, corrode, etc., causing minor errors later.
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5. The chassis, suspension, transmission and even airbags of a flooded car will be significantly affected.The adverse effects of flooding will often slowly affect these components, causing instability and faster deterioration over time.
