Notes after 'rescuing' a series of flooded cars in Nghe An
Hundreds of cars and motorbikes were submerged in water after the flood in Nghe An and are at risk of serious damage if the owners do not pay attention and check carefully.
Due to the impact of storm Noru, many houses in Nghe An were submerged in water, hundreds of motorbikes and cars were flooded, even buried under layers of mud.
If a car is unfortunately flooded, it can significantly reduce the value of the car, and even become "junk". When a car is submerged in water for a long time, it can lead to serious consequences such as engine damage, electrical system short circuit, chassis and body corrosion, etc. Therefore, after removing the car from the flooded area, the car owner can do some things himself to keep his car in the best condition.
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Many motorbikes and cars were buried under mud in Nghe An (Photo: Vietnamnet) |
Check electrical system, sensors
Many flooded cars can suffer from electrical problems. Owners should quickly check the connectors and dry them to ensure stable contact. In addition, the wiring and wires running around the body of the car as well as the lighting, air conditioning and sound systems should also be thoroughly checked to ensure their working condition.
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Cars submerged in water for many days are at great risk of damage. Photo: Tuoi Tre |
Clean the interior
In fact, water entering the interior compartment can cause mold, especially on leather or imitation leather parts. Therefore, car owners should open all the car doors to drain the water. After that, remove all the floor mats to clean the car and dry the remaining water. Felt, fabric or leather parts need to be dried, while metal-plated parts or screws on the doors or chair legs need to be greased to prevent rust.
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Cars submerged in floodwaters will certainly have their interiors greatly affected. Photo: Vnexpress |
Check undercarriage
As mentioned above, prolonged immersion in water can cause rust on the undercarriage. Water and mud can get in and jam the moving joints of the suspension system or the steering system tie rods. Therefore, it is extremely important to thoroughly inspect the undercarriage after prolonged immersion in water.
After these checks, the car owner needs to quickly take the car to the garage to check the engine and the entire car to have the most timely repair plans./.