Finding a great deal on a used car can feel like striking gold, especially when you’re a gearhead looking for your next project or daily driver. But as tempting as a low price might be, it’s crucial ...

A flood-damaged car will likely be a total loss if fully submerged in water. Beware of title washing. Vehicles that carry flood-damaged titles in one state may receive a clean title in another. Take ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Past flooding across the United States has caused billions in damage, but experts say some of that destruction isn't visible to the naked eye — it's showing up in cars on ...

Flood-damaged vehicles sold without disclosing the damage is illegal in most states, but that does not mean it will not happen. Consumer Reports Auto Editor, Jon Linkov said, "Too often, when an ...

Flooding issues can lure in scam artists trying to pass off water-damaged vehicles as ordinary used cars. Unsuspecting consumers, particularly those living in regions of the country unaffected by ...

When Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s Gulf Coast in 2022, it destroyed homes and drowned thousands of cars. In some neighborhoods, floodwaters rose high enough to submerge dashboards and ruin engines. Many ...

When summer storms batter the U.S., the floodwaters don’t just damage homes and roads — they also leave hundreds of thousands of cars compromised. According to CARFAX, as many as 45,000 vehicles were ...

Buying a used car can save you a ton of money, but it can also lead to nightmare scenarios. You don’t want to drop thousands or tens of thousands, on a vehicle only to find out it’s been in a huge ...