flood vehicle

A flood vehicle is a car that’s been swimming when it should’ve been driving, and water never leaves quietly.

Expect hidden corrosion, mould, and electrics that behave like moody teenagers—fine one minute, inexplicably dead the next.

In Australia, check the PPSR for write-off history and water-damage flags, and walk away from anything branded a statutory write-off.

On inspection, look for silt under carpets, moisture in lights, rust on seat rails, musty smells, and freshly replaced trim that’s trying a bit too hard.

If it’s suspiciously cheap, it’s probably expensive later; find a clean example on Tradingpost and save your weekends for barbies, not fault-finding.