A Reddit user shares a jaw-dropping experience buying a used Toyota that turned out to be flood-damaged. Discover how the ...

It shouldn't be a surprise that in Florida − which is regularly flooded by storm surges, daily rainfall, saturated ground and hurricanes dumping water everywhere − a study finds there are more ...

Many flood-damaged cars are ultimately declared total losses, particularly when water reaches the engine compartment. Contact ...

Flood-damaged vehicles sold without disclosing the damage is illegal in most states, but that does not mean it will not happen. Consumer Reports Auto Editor, Jon Linkov said, "Too often, when an ...

Few people may want to buy a flood-damaged car, but some do — without knowing it.AAA Mid-Atlantic is warning car buyers that damaged vehicles could soon flood the market amid more than 3,000 flash ...

ALBANY — New York state residents are reminded to take precautions in the coming months to avoid unintentionally purchasing flood-damaged vehicles. Customers are encouraged to check for a history of ...

Carfax comes to you with a warning — and a celebration. In the wake of the severe floods this spring and summer in Texas, Kentucky and West Virginia, and with hurricane season closing in on its peak, ...

When Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s Gulf Coast in 2022, it destroyed homes and drowned thousands of cars. In some neighborhoods, floodwaters rose high enough to submerge dashboards and ruin engines. Many ...

CENTREVILLE, Va., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Season begins to ramp up, CARFAX estimates as many as 45,000 vehicles have been damaged by flooding from mid-year storms. Devastatingly ...

Amid catastrophic flooding across the country, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding car buyers to beware of purchasing flood-damaged vehicles. Customers are encouraged to check ...

Heavy rain and flooded roadways can take a toll on a vehicle. Even cars and trucks that manage to survive the journey can suffer damage. While the most obvious advice is to not drive through deep ...

Florida has the most flood-damaged vehicles in the U.S., with an estimated 82,100 out of 482,000 nationwide. Flood-damaged cars are often resold across state lines, posing risks to unsuspecting buyers ...