Flood-damaged cars are showing up on the market in a few cities. Be careful if you're buying a car right now or the near future.

 

Thats the first thing i thought when the Hurricanes came.

 

We should come with a check list for purchasers to use to properly inspect a possible flooded car. A slew of them will drive down the price of all used cars nation wide if consumers can't trust what they are getting.

I recommend a professional auto inspector view any high dollar vehicle prior to purchase, cost about $200. Worth it for the layperson.

 

Excellent. I do too.

 

I have a moisture meter used to determine H2o content in wood sub floors. Using this tool in the carpet deep in the pad would also be a quick check. The Oregon auto dealers association has been warning the public about WET cars and (of course) suggests using a certified dealership for purchase since you have financial recourse if damage is latter found.