Flood Damaged Scrap Cars
Thankfully most of us don't live in areas where the threat of a flood comes annually. The damages to physical property and displacement from homes can be considerable. Your vehicle can sustain heavy internal damage when it is submerged in water, even if it is for a short period of time.
This can be a tough decision, as it may not be worth the amount of money to save the car from scrap condition and pass all safety regulations. The restoration of such a car can be as extensive as restoring a classic car, with the possibility of mechanical problems resurfacing years later. Additionally, this may not be covered as they may be considered “force majeure” and not covered by insurance.
The first thing to do is to contact your insurance company to start a claim. They will be able to evaluate the level of damage due to flood and take steps to assess the damage. A flooded car should not be started as the engine may sustain even more damage if not cleaned properly.
It may be more cost efficient to sell the car after you get it restored or trade in for another one. By law, the vehicle must have a salvage title until it is repaired and be rebranded with a rebuilt title. In the worst case scenario, the car may be a total loss. In that unfortunate event, we will be able to tow your junk car away and provide you with the best cash offer for your scrap car.