Aviod Buying a Flood Damaged Vehicle With A Pre-Purchase Auto Inspection

As incredible as it may seem, it's possible for a dealer or an individual to legally acquire a car that's been flood-damaged and totaled that doesn't reflect the damage. In most states , totaled cars' titles bear a salvage title, but a dealer can wholesale the car out to a state that issues the fresh title without tagging the car as salvage. Look for signs that the car has recently been titled in multiple states, a clue that the owners are attempting to clean up a negative notation on the title, such as salvaged or totaled, by shuffling it into and out of areas where damage disclosures differ or don't exist. Which states? It doesn't matter because once the title has been laundered; it can be re-titled in any state, clean as a whistle.


A Vehicle History Report

Order a Vehicle History Report. Some reports will indicate "Storm Area Registration/Title." While it may not have been damaged by the storm, or it may have been moved to safety during the storm, we recommend a thorough professional inspection of the vehicle to confirm no such damage.

Professional Auto Inspection

Give us a call and ask for a thorough examination anywhere in the United States. We find evidence of flood damage more often than most people do, so we know exactly what to look for. If you suspect a car or truck has been involved in a flood, have a professional from Auto Inspex inspect the vehicle. The worst part about a flooded vehicle is if the vehicle still has a new car warranty, the warranty is void if your dealer finds evidence of flood damage, even if the damage is not listed on the title. Water leaves lasting damage.