How to tell if a car has been in a flood?

Question

How to tell if a car has been in a flood?

Answer 1

Every car from a car lot has to release a car History if you ask for it. But privately Im not sure.

Answer 2

Sand and dirt is your best friend......

Look under the hood on the frame rails, all cracks and crevises for sand or dirt. Also, checking under the carpet inside is a good idea. if the carpet is NEW, theres something wrong, if there is sand or a moldy smell to it, it has had some type of water damage. Excessive rust of components underneath the vehicle is another hint too.

Ive done WI DOT safety inspections for 7 years, and have identified quite a bit of flood vehicles..........

Answer 3

Interior smells "Musty " and won't go away.There are high water marks in the paint & the fabrics.

Answer 4

Car Fax

Answer 5

always check carfaxreport.com  other than that i dont know sorry