5 reasons not to buy a flooded car, even if it's cheap

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 case of water damage.

If not thoroughly repaired, the cylinder is still "waterlogged", the phenomenon of hydrostatic hammer can still occur, and at least affect the long-term stability. Of course, if the entire engine assembly must be replaced, the cost is not cheap.

2. The electrical system is the next component that is heavily affected.When soaked in water, the electrical system can short-circuit, rust the joints 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 the wires and important components to avoid unfortunate cases such as short circuits and fires later. However, this measure is not really thorough.

3. The car's interior was also seriously 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 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 susceptible to short circuits, leaks, corrosion, etc., causing minor errors later on.

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 damage over time.