There were a lot of cars damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Now these flood damaged cars are starting to hit the used car market.

With a little bit of cleaning and cosmetic work, you can make even the most flood-damaged car appear OK. It might even drive fine for a bit, before ultimately succumbing to its damage.

As a result, if you are not careful when purchasing a used car, you could look forward to weeks of auto repairs and thousands of dollars in bills. Here are seven signs that a used car is flood-damaged:

Consumers who get stuck with an unfixable car can pursue legal remedies under many states’ lemon laws. If you feel you’ve been taken for a ride by a dealer or private party who sold you a flood-damaged car, you may want to contact an auto fraud attorney to map out the best legal route to pursue.

Related Resources:

  • 10 Ways to Spot a Flood-damaged Car (How Stuff Works)
  • Fraud (FindLaw)
  • How the New Car Lemon Law Can Help You (FindLaw)
  • Don’t Lie to Insurance Companies. It’s Illegal. (FindLaw’s Injured)

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