Hi, I’m Lauren Fix, longtime automotive journalist and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers. Welcome back to “Quick Fix,” where I answer car-related questions you submit to me.
Today’s question comes from Paul in Pennsylvania.
Hi Lauren:
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What is the deal with flood-damaged cars?
Should I take a chance? The deals sound great, but am I buying a nightmare?
Great question, Paul, and I think this is something a lot of people get confused about.
Remember Hurricanes Rita and Katrina? Combined, they resulted in some 500,000 flood-damaged cars, many of which ended up on the used market.
I’ll say now the same thing I said then: Don’t buy a car with flood damage. It’s not worth the risk.
Why?
Number one, there is no warranty. I don’t care if the
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