Unhappy used car shoppers are finding out horrible information after purchasing used cars. They are learning that their cars have been damaged in floods and they didn’t realize it before purchasing the car itself.
Here are some tips that can help you to escape being stuck with a vehicle that has many hidden repairs needed which can cost you much more than you planned on spending when you purchased that used vehicle.
Water-damaged car is something that can be much easier to hide than it is to repair, that is the reason you need to inspect in hidden areas to determine if the used car you are considering to buy might have flood damage.
Inside the car the first thing you should do is to give the car a good test. Many car dealers use odor but see if you can detect a rotten tinge to the air that would be a definitely warning sign.
Moreover touch the carpet of the car, many times cars with flood damage have water trapped under the carpet that remains there and is not detected. When inspecting the carpet, note if it is new. If the car is an older one, made sure you ask the sales person why the new carpet was installed in the car and have the answer documented if you buy the car in case you need to refer to that conversation due to a complaint you have after purchasing.
Another point to examine while you are still on the floor of the car is the brake and gas pedals. You will want to look under the pedals to see if there are any signs of wear from water including rust. Also check the bolts and screws under the seats as well.
I BOUGHT A 2000 BLAZER FROM AUTO IMAGE CAR DEALER AFTER BUYING THE TRUCK THE BACK HATCH DID NOT OPEN AND THAT WATER WAS COMING INTO THE TRUCK FROM ALL WINDOWS ALOT OF WATER, THE TRUCK SMELLS LIKE MELDEW I PAID 2600 FOR THE TRUCK THE DEALER SAID HE WOULD FIX IT I TOOK IT TO HIM THE TRUCK SAT THERE FOR 2 WEEKS THEN HE CALLED AND SAID IT WAS READY THE ONLY THING THAT WAS FIXED WAS THE BACK DOOR HATCH WATER STILL COME INTO THE TRUCK I CAN NOT DRIVE THE TRUCK IN THE RAIN, NOW THE SMELL IS SO BAD I T MAKES ME SICK JUST SITTING IN IT. WHAT CAN I DO ?????
THANKS
We need a bit more facts from you. I would like to know when you purchased the truck and when you discovered the problem. Also, if you could provide me with the VIN I would like to check the history for other possible fraud claims. Call my office at 818.990.0418 as soon as you can. Thank you.
- Hovanes Margarian, Esq.
We need a bit more facts from you. I would like to know when you purchased the truck and when you discovered the problem. Also, if you could provide me with the VIN I would like to check the history for other possible fraud claims. Call my office at 818.990.0418 as soon as you can. Thank you!
- Hovanes Margarian, Esq.