How Do You Detect Water Damage In A Used Car Before Buying?
• Ask to see the title. Many states require that the vehicle’s title indicate or be “branded” Tile “branding” in such a way that it conveys that the vehicle has been submerged, much the same way it would be marked if it was ever used as a taxi, police vehicle or sold as “salvage” or “rebuilt”. The first two are self-explanatory. The last, are not quite as apparent. A salvage vehicle is usually a vehicle that has been a “total loss” to an insurance company due to accident, fire, submersion, etc. These vehicles may also have been sold as “repairable wrecks” and have been restored to at least look like the original, but may have other problems. They are often purchased from salvage yards or directly from the insurance company, rebuilt and offered for sale. These vehicles have “rebuilt” titles. Be wary of vehicles that are marked as any of these types (the terminology for different types of vehicles may vary from region to region). These vehicles should be thoroughly checked by a trusted m
