Expensive electrical, engine, and fabric damage are the results of flood damage that are pretty much irreversible and unfixable.īeing another possible sign of flood damage, a seller may have replaced the car’s original carpet afterwards, as the smelly fabric would’ve been a dead giveaway (and just smelled gross). These types of smells might be indicative of flood damage, and the smells are the least of your issues. We’re not talking a little bit of fast food or even cigarette smoke–we’re talking moldy, musty smells that won’t go away. Though replaceable (at a potentially high cost), rusted parts means the car is being eaten alive and may not even be worth salvaging by that point–especially if said rust is flaking, happening in large patches, or is on parts critical to safety. We love a good deal as much as the next buyer, but if you’re accepting rust as part of the discount, you’re getting the raw end of the deal. This is a red flag regarding both the seller and the vehicle. While it seems innocuous on the surface, a patchy paint job on a car can point to recent damage that may have just been brushed over, instead of professionally fixed. ![]() You’ve heard of the usual red flags, especially when it comes to prices, financing, and mysteriously missing paperwork in true RVS fashion, we’ve decided to focus on more tangible, safety-related warnings–the types that you can either see or feel (and even smell). There are a long list of warning signs to keep an eye out for if you’re in the market for a used car.
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