The rainy season has been going on for several days. While watching the news, I saw several videos that made my mouth drop wide, thinking that something like that was possible.
Maybe it’s because I’m interested in cars, but looking at flooded cars, I can see that flooded cars will soon be released on the used market. The first thought came to me that I should be careful when buying a used car. When flood damage increases due to sudden heavy rain, the number of flooded cars that have undergone commercialization naturally increases in the used car market. If so, those who plan to buy a used car at this time should basically know how to check a flooded vehicle. You may regret it later if you trust only what you see and what the used car dealer says. 중고차 침수차 확인
Let’s look at what a flooded vehicle is, what is the problem with riding a flooded vehicle, and how to check if it is a flooded vehicle when buying a used vehicle.
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0. Inundation difference 좋은뉴스
0. What is the problem with flooded cars?
0. When flooded vehicles are released to the used market
0. Precautions when purchasing a used car
1. How to check a submerged car – Accident history
2. How to check flooded cars – air conditioners and heaters
3. How to check the submerged car – Fuse box
4. How to check a submerged car – seat belt
5. How to check the flood difference – floor mat
6. How to check a submerged car – Cigar jack
7. How to check a flooded vehicle – spare tire
8. How to check a flooded car – the vehicle itself
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0. Inundation difference
A submerged vehicle refers to a vehicle that may cause problems as water enters the vehicle regardless of whether it is in operation or not and exposes important parts inside the vehicle to water.
0. What is the problem with flooded cars?
Flooded cars are basically very likely to fail. In the case of flooding caused by rainwater when the water has risen like the recent rainy season, not only water but also pollutants such as soil are mixed and the water flows into the car. As a result, corrosion proceeds faster than in general vehicles, and the probability of failure of internal devices is very high. In addition, rainwater that has flowed into the interior due to flooding evaporates, resulting in moisture, resulting in mold, odor, and metal corrosion.
0. When flooded vehicles are released to the used market
In case of flooded cars distributed in the used car market during the rainy season, flooded cars that have been treated with total loss turn into normal used cars, but vehicle owners who do not have auto insurance cover only the traces of flooding and sell them directly, so you need to be careful. In the case of this flooded car, it is usually released more in the fall than in the summer. The reason is that this damage occurs and it takes about 3 months for maintenance.
0. Precautions when purchasing a used car
It is best to take advantage of special agreements when trading used properties. Even if it is not confirmed whether or not the vehicle was flooded at the time of purchase, in preparation for the case when it is confirmed later, the special agreement “if it is confirmed that the vehicle is flooded, a 100% refund” must be specified in the contract. This special agreement can be proven later in the event of a dispute and help with the compensation process.
1. How to check a submerged car – Accident history
You should check your car accident history through your car resume or insurance company. Through this information, you can check the history of insurance processing for total loss, flooding, theft, etc. However, there may be cases where the flood history is excluded or there is no flood history because insurance is not processed, so it is recommended to check it only for reference.
It is easy to use the car history site operated by the Insurance Development Institute. When you go in, there is a free submerged vehicle inquiry tab. If you enter the license plate number or vehicle identification number, you can immediately check whether it has ever been flooded. The vehicle number can be changed, so you must enter the vehicle identification number engraved on the vehicle body.
https://www.carhistory.or.kr/search/carhistory/freeSearch.car
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What is a flood insurance accident? This is when water enters the car while driving and the engine is turned off, or when water enters the engine while parked, causing damage to the car. (car insurance
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2. How to check flooded cars – air conditioners and heaters
If water gets inside the vehicle due to flooding, there is a very high probability of bad odors due to mold and the like caused by water evaporation. A foul odor with an earthy odor due to mud or contaminants rather than a typical foul odor. Turn on the air conditioner or heater for at least 5 minutes to see if there is a foul smell mixed with mud.
3. How to check the submerged car – Fuse box
It’s a good idea to look at the fuse box under or next to the driver’s seat and under the bonnet of the vehicle. When you open the inside of the fuse box, you can see several fuses. After opening the fuser box and looking every nook and cranny with a flashlight, you should be suspicious if there are signs of dirt or corrosion.
4. How to check a submerged car – seat belt
Checking your vehicle’s seat belt is the most basic and easiest way. The method is to pull the seat belt all the way to the end and look slowly. If it is a flooded vehicle, the inside of the vehicle is contaminated by vomit. This may leave traces of vomit or stains on the belt of the seat belt. In order to clean this part, the belt must be completely separated before cleaning, so there are cases where only a certain part is cleaned. If it’s a normal car, there’s no reason for vomit or stain marks to remain, so it’s a good idea to check it out.
5. How to check the flood difference – floor mat
The way to check the floor mat is to look at the carpet part at the bottom, not the removable mat. The carpet part under the mat is attached to the car’s steel plate itself. To remove and clean this piece of carpet, you will have to lift the entire mat. Many flooded vehicles are reassembled after a partial cleaning of the carpet area. In that case, no matter how thoroughly you clean, traces of vomit often remain in the nooks and crannies, so be sure to check it out.
6. How to check a submerged car – Cigar jack
If the vehicle is old, the cigar jack plug may be damaged or rusted, but if the cigar jack is corroded even though it is not old, you can suspect it as a flooded vehicle. In particular, if there is a cigar jack on the console side, it is recommended to carefully check whether this part is corroded because the frequency of use is low. It’s also good to see if there are any traces of vomit or dirt on the cigar jack plug.
7. How to check a flooded vehicle – spare tire
The spare tire is slightly different for each vehicle, but is usually stored under the trunk of the vehicle. These days, due to insurance service, it is rare to use a spare tire, but if you have ever used a spare tire, there may be dirt and dust. However, there are vomit or stains on the inner part of the wheel or the corner of the trunk, not the wheel part of the tire. If there is a rusted part, this can also be suspected as a flooded vehicle.
8. How to check a flooded car – the vehicle itself
The biggest problem with flooded cars is when the car body is corroded. There is no problem on the outside, but if some time has passed, there are cases where the inside of the exterior paint is corroded and rusted. In particular, in the case of rust, the vehicle may be punctured or severely damaged, and rust water may flow out. Therefore, in the case of a flooded vehicle, be sure to check the rust phenomenon, and even if it is not a flooded vehicle, it is good to check the rust phenomenon carefully.