Flood Cars usually at first glance appear to be real gems - are brilliant, they have (apparently) clean the interior, and to the attractive price. Remember that when you buy a used car, there is no such thing as chance. Do not count on that if flood waters are very far from your place of residence, the risk does not concern you.
Flooded cars may appear anywhere. Spills and stains on upholstery are suspected, if there isn't just one spot, such as juice. It might just spill something after all. Smell inside the car, simply. Foul odor can never be 100% removed. If the car smells very intense fragrances, you should worry.
It will be harder to recognize, if the owner mentioned the seats and carpeting. Therefore, verify that the seat mounting bolts do not seem too new. you should carefully check the operation of the electronics. After flooding it can not be repaired to such an extent as to be fully functional.
Always something will not work, jam or there may be a short circuit. Suspect may be too Cutting the knobs and sliders. Please note the shades. There should be very scratched and flares should not be dull. Bulbs emitting less than they should, they'll tell you that the electrical installation due to previous flooding verdigris.
Look in all possible corners of the car, because someone might forget to remove the silt or mud in some place. See what's happening under the trim, the fuses, under the spare wheel.
Car in everyday use is very dirty, so wary of it too clean copy, free from such corrosion protection in the motor area and flexible seals. Discoloration and stains on the paint also arise due to spend some time under water. Request for addition to the contract clause spelling out that the car was not flooded. If - touch wood - after a while it turns out, however, that he was, you can cancel the contract of sale. If the seller knows that the car was not flooded it will be easier to write such a contract.