When heavy guerrilla rain falls due to a typhoon, vehicles parked in underground parking lots, lowlands, or near rivers are inevitably damaged by flooded cars. In particular, the Gangnam area has a problem of recurring damage due to large damage due to poor plumbing. Damage from submerged vehicles that repeats every year is increasing from primary damage to secondary damage as it becomes distributed in the used car market. Let’s look at how to distinguish a flooded car and how to receive a used car damage consultation for a flooded car.
Inquiry of flooded vehicles and confirmation of habitually flooded areas 중고차 침수차 확인
Car History: This is a site where you can search car accident history for free. By searching the vehicle number, you can find out not only the history of the accident, but also the amount of flooding, theft, and damage. Flood Hazard Map Information System: This is a map that can check flooded areas in cities. You can check if your area is safe when there is a heavy rain forecast. 좋은뉴스
Inundation Difference Distinguishing Method
Close all windows and turn on the air conditioner or heater on the highest setting to check for bad odors and moldy odors in the vehicle. I am suspicious if strong air fresheners have been used in the vehicle to cover up the bad smell. Pull the seat belt all the way through to make sure the ends are clean and that the seat belt has been recently replaced. Make sure you have recently replaced the wiring with a new one. Check for rust, sand or mud, especially in the corners of the rear seats. You should also check the degree of rust on the seat rails. Insert a cotton swab all the way to the cigar jack to check for sand or soil. If you have changed the cigar jack to a new one, you may be suspicious. There are a lot of disputes in insurance processing because the standards for flooded vehicles are different for each insurance company. After buying a used car, it would be really embarrassing if you checked it at a repair shop due to a breakdown and found out that it was a submerged vehicle. Even if you ask for a refund at the place you bought it, it will be stressful if it comes out without knowing. If possible, it is recommended not to purchase a used car in the fall from September to November. If you purchased a flooded vehicle, the fastest way to recover damage is to submit the transaction history and supporting documents to Consumer 24, or you can receive damage consultation at 1372 without an area code. A case of damage from purchasing a submerged vehicle Mr. D purchased a Genesis after being informed by the dealer that it was not a submerged vehicle. After about 3 weeks, I couldn’t exceed 70km/h on the highway, so I had it checked at a maintenance shop, and when I removed the clutch pad, fuse box, instrument panel, and seat sheet, it was confirmed as a flooded car because it was badly stained with sand and soil. The seller has left the company, and the seller shifts responsibility to the seller, saying that they cannot process a full refund and morally compensate only for a small amount of repair cost. Flooded vehicle insurance handler If you have car insurance, you can receive insurance money within the price of the vehicle through flooded vehicle insurance processing. Items in the car and trunk are not eligible for damage compensation. If the sunroof or windows were open at the time of flooding, flooding is not recognized due to the negligence of the owner. If you have an accident due to excessive driving in a flooded area, your insurance premium for flooded vehicles will be increased. There may be exceptions to your insurance policy, so you should check the details of coverage carefully. It is also a good idea to add an exclusive accident compensation special contract to prepare. Most flooded vehicles that have not been illegally recorded in the performance status check record of flooded vehicles distributed as used cars are repaired like normal vehicles and sold as used cars, which is becoming a social problem. Some export submerged cars at high prices, and the most serious thing is that a big accident can happen while driving by temporarily repairing the car’s starter. If it’s cheaper than the market price, you should be suspicious. Damage can be prevented if you write in the special agreement that a 100% refund will be given in the case of a flooded vehicle when signing a used car contract.