Flooded Car, is it for keeps? Or time to let go?

Typhoon… earthquake… flood and your car is one of the affected? Yeah, I know! It is like a nightmare. You will end up asking why? After all the lot of hard work and saving just to come up with enough funds to buy your dream car and this is how it ends. Unacceptable, isn’t it?

No one is to blame for a natural calamity. And there you are, carless and it is very vital to your everyday living especially in your work. But what should you do? You have savings but will not be enough even for down payment.

Well, why not try salvage yards. There, your flooded cars still have value. Your car is being appraised then voila! Instant cash! You don’t need to worry about your down payment. Plus, you won’t end up keeping eyesores in your garage.

Many are asking if using a flooded car is advisable. Well it depends upon to the extent. But mostly flooded cars are not safe to use. Most of the parts there might need repair but will not last for some time. Flooded cars have the tendency to rust its engine because water will penetrate the engine deep within. Your car will not be the best smelling car as before as your car interiors is submerged in flood water, as it dries it will smell horrible. Your car may be at risk for faulty electrical wirings and may end up burning your car because we all know that water is a conductor of electricity and will cause your car to be grounded. You will always end up repairing your car like forever. You put your safety on the line because your car is not 100% road worthy. It is much better to junk your car into a salvage yard.

If you’re decided to have a visit or your car appraised, drop us by at New York City Auto Salvage and Glass. We are a multi-location salvage yard in New York. We are located in Jamaica and in Queens. Just give us a call at (718) 297 9797 and we are happy to serve you.