Automobile Fraud: 2.1.3 Undisclosed Flood Damage
Flooding due to storms, hurricanes, and swollen rivers often results in large numbers of cars being immersed in water. Flooding causes extensive damage not only to cars in use or garaged, but also to new and used cars on showroom floors and car lots. The extent of flood damage varies depending on whether the flood involves salt, fresh, or muddy water, the level of vehicle submersion, and the length of time between vehicle submersion and treatment.