How does someone avoid buying a car that has been in a flood?

How does someone avoid buying a car that has been in a flood?

Asked on 23 March 2014 by charlottehusband

Answered by Honest John
Look for the signs of it having been in a flood. The smell of the carpets is the most telling one.
Tags: floods
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