be patient and prepare for the worst, experts say By Jon Linkov, Jeff S. Bartlett, Benjamin Preston Car owners with a vehicle that was swept up by a hurricane or flood face two hard facts.

Saltwater is the worst by far, but all water is bad news," he said. If your car has been flooded, you should not try to operate it or turn it on. Get it towed somewhere to get it checked out ...

In today’s market, everybody is looking for a bargain, and buying a used car can save you money, but it also comes with risks ...

You need to be vigilant when buying a used car, even if you don’t live near a traditional storm area. That’s because flood-damaged cars are often transported well beyond their original ...

I BELIEVE THE FLOODED CAR MARKET WILL BE THE WORST IT’S BEEN, IN FACT, IN MY LIFETIME. MARLEI: STEVE LASH HAS BEEN IN THE CAR BUSINESS FOR 4 DECADES AS THE OWNER OF BLUE BOOK CARS IN SANFORD.

But just know, a flooded car is not a problem that just magically ... The interior is probably the worst thing to fix because drying it out can be a major pain depending on the extent of the ...

Florida citizens are used to floods. Regardless of taken precautions, cars in Florida can easily be flooded, which is ...

it is still very possible to end up with a flood-damaged car in the months afterward, which could end up costing you thousands of dollars in repair bills. It can be hard to spot a flooded car ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. If you have comprehensive car insurance, flood damage to your vehicle is covered. The comprehensive insurance will pay for repairs ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The cars in the Debby flood waters this week may end up for sale later this year at a car lot near you or online. Yes, vehicle history reports are supposed to alert you to any ...

Car owners with a vehicle that was swept up by a hurricane or flood face two hard facts. Their car is almost certainly totaled if it was swamped. And compensation will depend on their car ...

And their compensation will depend on their car insurance coverage. “Flood insurance is covered under the comprehensive portion of a car insurance policy,” says Loretta L. Worters, vice ...