I bought a fresh water rain flooded Jaguar X-type in 2008, it was 3 years old. The mud line inside was upto the gear lever. After a good clean and drying out (6 months!) i put it to use as my daily. I drove it for 12 years taking it from the 80,000 miles on it when i bought it to 230,000 miles with no problems! Best value car i ever bought!
Up here in Canada flood vehicles can never be put back on the road. Once insurance pays them out the vins are noted and marked as salvage they can only ever be used for parts, never re-registered.
Not completely true, If they're properly repaired they can go through a recertification inspection and if they pass they can be reregistered. most of the time it's not worth doing.
Saddest part is that many of the owners won't be able to replace their vehicles due to shortage of good used vehicles or even new ones that are worth buying. If they have coverage for flood damage or receive compensation enough to replace their wheels is the other question.
I heard of a RV that was destroyed by Helene. His insurance company said “you should’ve driven it 100 miles away from the hurricane! We’re not paying you anything”. He said but the storm was 600 miles wide.
Our RV was destroyed by Andrew. Progressive came down and bought it. It was to be taken and stripped to the frame and rebuilt on that frame. Motorhomes are no supposed to be topless from the dash back.
Absolutely! Just save my 1972 Lemans after being badly flooded by remnants of hurricane Debby, now running perfectly. No electronics in these cars, so it's mostly easy to save them
My stepson's Kia Sedona van got water up to the gas pedal in Swannanoa NC, but it started and he drove it to safety. The next day, it wouldn't start and I'm thinking it was done for. Went and got it on a tow dolly, brought it back to E TN, and put a starter in it. It's been running fine since. Sometimes you get lucky.
I bought a flood damaged 2000 Chrysler Concorde back in 2006. Looked great, drove great. Problem was it stunk like mold and mildew every time I used the heat / AC or when it rained. Ended up scrapping it as no way was I going to screw someone else.
I have heard of ppl saying that's what happens when they flood. It doesn't seem to matter how much they clean them up they can't get rid of that musty mildew smell. Yuck!!!
@@ledheadkustomplastic3442 Need to buy from a reputable dealer or get a mechanic to inspect before you buy. The dealer I buy cars from wouldn't buy a flood car from auction. They also have their own warranty where you can return the car within a week or two.
I am scared of that happening to me when I have to go out and buy one. I have been looking but haven't seen one yet but now it's even scarier to go & find one since this hurricane went through. I know there's laws against it but they still manage to sell them to ppl who have no idea what they are doing. I don't know anything about a vehicle so I take someone with me who does. I am sure there are some vehicles that are fine with water damage and others that are not. I live in southern Michigan so we have issues with salt on roads in the winter and vehicles rust. I don't need anything more to add to that issue it's bad enough as it is on them. Anyway it's really hard to trust ppl nowadays.
Bought my son a salvaged 2004 Discovery after hurricane Sandy. Yup a while ago. After fixing a few things, still runs great today. With that, if you're going to do this, you need some common sense. If your not mechanical, meaning you buy your tools at Walmart. Don't run out and buy a completely flooded Aston Martin Vantage. You never take your car to the shop and want to buy a Jeep that got the floor boards wet, go for it. Many actions leave the car as is and show the flood lines on the vehicle. They are actually drawn with marker paint with "WL". Many of these are sold by insurance companies that just want to convert the car to cash because they have paid the insurer already. Others vehicles are completely cleaned out and sold by other than insurance companies and should be avoided. If this seems to much, the friendly sales person at the Honda dealer can show you your next vehicle.
They clean them up the send them north to sell (w/out confirming flood damage. Check vin if you think you are looking at one of these damaged vehicles.
Many many years ago a car dealer in WV got flooded. Cars got donated to the vocational school so students could wrench on them. I'm sure the donation was a tax write off.
I am deeply saddened to hear about the damage caused by this hurricane. I also experienced hurricanes when I lived in the United States when I was young, but seeing and experiencing them are two completely different things. From what I can see, it seems like the damage caused by hurricanes is getting worse every year. Japan is also a country that suffers from many natural disasters. I sincerely hope that everyone can return to their normal peaceful lives as soon as possible.
Having lived in Japan, yes it does. We were there in 1966 and had earthquakes and Typhoons while there. But on a clear day, had a beautiful view of Mt Fuji from the street.
There are YT videos that go over this and demonstrate how to inspect a car for indications it has been flooded. If you are buying another car in the next four years or so, look carefully on the history of the car, whether it's from out of state, or from an area that was flooded. I think a lot of unsuspecting people are going to end up with cars that are damaged but they don't know it and the seller isn't going to tell you. Even private buyers who like to flip cars are going to be all over many of these, and will have them cleaned up over the next months and dried out. It will be hard to avoid these cars unless you know what to look for.
I didn't know there were videos of this. Ok thanks for the tip I will have to check it out bc I have no idea what I am looking for. I miss the days where you could trust the person you were buying from & didn't have to worry about that kind of stuff. Of course you still had to ask the right questions but ppl were more forthcoming back in the day, or maybe I was in a different world, I don't know. Anyway thanks for the tip I really appreciate it!!
Hurricane sandy here in NYC and,etro sreas flooded port and lots wher hundreds of new panther ford tacicabs were stored for NYC. Bixs. All scrapped salt water
PS - never buy one - you can get them to run and drive, but they won't last. Personal experience talking here - freshwater flooded Honda Accord. Nasty.
A simple vehicle like the Volkswagen camper van would not be any different than restoring it from sitting in a field for 20 years. I think you’re pretty early 70s vehicles are all restorable in the classic cars. It would be very interesting if you walked around on each of the old collectible car collection, pet cars that were destroyed like the Mercedes the Volkswagen and anything else you find of that era and Older.
Maybe post on market place in the areas that had the floods and see if anyone has anything you may want that they didn't have insurance on. Maybe able to find a deal on a classic car or truck. Or a hot rod.
Prob w flood cars most of the parts are now unreliable because most everything is electronic once it's wet the salt does not matter newer cars have wiring issues just due to what we call fretting of the connections if your smart u will stay away from all flooded cars and any electronic parts
How are these flooded vehicles able to get to the auction so fast when many of the roads in the areas that these vehicles came from are still impassable?
My car insurance doubled after Hurricane Ian in Orlando (hundreds if not thousands of cars were flooded in the Ovedio area) and I suspect it will rise again soon from these lots filling up.
Me as a tech trying to let the salesmanager know about possible flood damage and showing him that several inches of mud and he's like-"What are you talking about? I don't see anything. Get me a list of what it needs. "
he should do charity works on those vehicle, if those car dont have inssurance cover fix it for free, gather data at the owner first, prioriatize they have worst economy living first, please dont be stupid fix a wealthy people car first because thats not charity
1:55 the need a giant industrial car wash like they use at the county dumps to run them through to get the rusty crustys off the cars/trucks as they come into their yard so they can at least be sold for parts....
Maybe I didn't catch something in the video. I know no more about what happens to the cars after watching the video then I did before hand. Maybe the title should say " all flooded cars are parked in a big field after a flood"
If water got in the engines, though - the longer it takes... the more likely you won't be able to save them. It's like they ought to get any water out of the engines as they process them. Do the paperwork fellas and fellettes have those kinds of skills? For situations like this... well... you said they had a team to get all the towing done... but the processing has GOT to be a nightmare. You guys should make out okay though, right?
The engine may be lock up from Rust inside the engine my friend thought he got a good deal buying a truck that was in the Flood I put a breaker bar on the crank shaft the engine would not move
Mike, that was an informative video on the process of the flooded cars after a disaster. The Copart CAT team will be busy for a long time. What is the process for determining if Copart or IAAI receives the vehicles? They are both salvage auctions....
I have been wondering how the insurance companies will handle all the destroyed vehicles. Lets say you have just bought a new $60,000 pick-em-up and it gets washed down a river bed, rolls over several boulders, and then ends up with a Peterbuilt sitting on top of it. Not an accident so how will the insurance companies handle this? Would they claim that since the owner had no flood insurance the insurance is void? I think that a lot of smaller insurance companies will claim bankruptcy first. Just curious.
That's HILARIOUS! I can picture Lt. Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) stepping out of the driver's seat to see the rushing water, but leaving it in gear with Officer Nordberg (O.J. Simpson) in the passenger seat with a jammed seat belt as the truck disappears into the Santa Clara River.
They go to the auction where they are bought and repaired and sold to unsuspecting buyers. I want touch a flood car with a 10 foot poll! Everybody that ever got one had non stop trouble stuff just goes out every day!! And if it’s salt water it’s far worse! They rot fast!
@@dp9414Asheville area is in the mountains of NC more than 5 hours from any coastline. It was all fresh water flooding. Look at a map next time before commenting.
@@ptw2408 look at a map? Are you that upset by my comment ..lol? you do realize a hurricane brings water from the ocean to cities not directly on the coast right?
@@dp9414 are you even serious?? We’re talking FRESH WATER RIVER FLOODING! Then, would you like to try to mathematically equate the dilution factor? 🙄 Get a science book. (Nitrogen Cycle) Get a physics book. Then get a map. After all that, look up how many dams were released up river of this catastrophe.
The Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Dealerships will buy theses for pennies on the dollar and sell them to someone desperate for a car or truck and not realize that your insurance will not pay if you have an accident because of the SALVAGE TITLE. The VALUE has already been paid out. In South Carolina a Used Car Dealer does not have to disclose that it is a Salvage Title, so if and when you try to make a claim on your Car/Truck and the Insurance DENIES YOUR CLAIM, they will tell you There Is NO VALUE to Claim. You will also still be on the hook for the LOAN on that Vehicle and Insurance Premiums. I became aware of this from my own experience and when it comes time to renew your Insurance Policy it will be jacked up due to you making a claim SO BUYERs BEWARE.
Thanks for the cool video Mike. Glad to hear you guys are ok....I'm from a Central American country and I wish Copart would give us a break with the prices for us who export these out of the US. While like you rightfully say, some of them are repairable. However, they must be checked first to ensure its not a total loss since we normally drive/tow these down through Mexico and then have to pay duty to enter our country. Wish us luck!!
Quick answer to the caption title: They go to the used car lots of Mohamed & Jose where they sell them "beddy beddy god price for you my friend, beddy beddy nica car fora you, I make you beddy beddy good price" Nica car, no problem"
Window motors, switches, security systems, every damn electric mule in the vehicle, not to mention seats, carpets, and instruments. Then the mechanicals...
Here in America, we just let them sit in the sun, till they dry out a bit then put them up for auction. You would think there would be a lot of cheap parts available, but trust me they're wont be. they will try and get top dollar out of every one of them.
Other than electronic components, seats, and carpet the bodies on most will have lots of good parts for parting out. Should never go back on the road due to hidden corrosion of the electrical components.
More info needed: are the plate removed, are owners notified, who gets money from sale, are any given back, are any free, where are they shipped, how are they put in such neat rows, what cleaning do you do, how are they cleaned, are they sold for parts..?? Just showing the outside with little explanationis is incomplete. Thanks.
The insurance companies so how gain ownership of them. Kinda sad that you pay for a vehicle, pay a premium to an insurance company only to have the insurance company take ownership of it and give you maybe half it's value!
Give it 6 mouth or a year and the car will show all its secrets of its history with all the rust and electrical issues its having. If your in florida and see a rusted car 🚩 run away from it
I bought a fresh water rain flooded Jaguar X-type in 2008, it was 3 years old. The mud line inside was upto the gear lever. After a good clean and drying out (6 months!) i put it to use as my daily. I drove it for 12 years taking it from the 80,000 miles on it when i bought it to 230,000 miles with no problems! Best value car i ever bought!
You lucked out plain and simple once water moisture gets into the electrical system of these cars you're f***** sadly mini suckers will discover this
Yes, fresh water flood cars can be saved sometimes…not salt water flood cars like these.
Wow, that's a big cost savings! Which makes and models should you avoid? The cost of vehicles today is very unaffordable.
You bought a Ford. 😂
theres nothing wrong with buying a flooded car that was properly cleaned and allowed to dry
Up here in Canada flood vehicles can never be put back on the road. Once insurance pays them out the vins are noted and marked as salvage they can only ever be used for parts, never re-registered.
A lesson we could (should) learn here in the states. Cheers from Utah
But some unscrupulous dealers will revin them and sell them anyway.
Some states will let you register them, it depends on the damage as well.
Not completely true, If they're properly repaired they can go through a recertification inspection and if they pass they can be reregistered. most of the time it's not worth doing.
Lol
The vintage MB SL made drop tears. Magnificent automobile from a great(and long gone) era of Mercedes.
Keep us posted. The storms were just insane!! God speed for all those that were affected..
- older vehicles with basic options a MAYBE …. the newer vehicles- with most everything computer/sensors/harness… a NO 🤷🏻♂️
Saddest part is that many of the owners won't be able to replace their vehicles due to shortage of good used vehicles or even new ones that are worth buying. If they have coverage for flood damage or receive compensation enough to replace their wheels is the other question.
That was smart how they separated the electric and hybrid vehicles in case of fire.
That orange vintage vw camper van was beautiful. Such a shame🙁. They sell for a lot of money, I've heard.
I wanted to see the inside of that one. I know someone who restores them.
"Flooded with vehicles".
Very good!
They'll all be retitled, cleaned up and put on Craigslist and Facbook.. Scammers everywhere.
I heard of a RV that was destroyed by Helene. His insurance company said “you should’ve driven it 100 miles away from the hurricane! We’re not paying you anything”. He said but the storm was 600 miles wide.
Our RV was destroyed by Andrew. Progressive came down and bought it. It was to be taken and stripped to the frame and rebuilt on that frame. Motorhomes are no supposed to be topless from the dash back.
Usually Sunken Autos
😅😅😅😅
Any company, or government agency involved in that storm is a complete useless prick. Great way to show all of us how little they care...
Change the fluids on that orange VW Bus and it's probably good to go.
Looks like it was well loved by it's owner...
Absolutely! Just save my 1972 Lemans after being badly flooded by remnants of hurricane Debby, now running perfectly. No electronics in these cars, so it's mostly easy to save them
They broke down a lot even before flooding. lol
Would like to have it
I bought a flooded car once and never again. The engine rusted out and never put two and two until it was to late.
Yeah, IDK how some people get lucky. Water in all the electrical connections becomes a lifelong ownership nightmare...
My stepson's Kia Sedona van got water up to the gas pedal in Swannanoa NC, but it started and he drove it to safety. The next day, it wouldn't start and I'm thinking it was done for. Went and got it on a tow dolly, brought it back to E TN, and put a starter in it. It's been running fine since. Sometimes you get lucky.
I still would not want to be in a flood car .God knows what was in that water
Tell him to sell it IMMEDIATELY. the problems are going to keep coming
@@getchasome6230 We've already procured another car, but it's still running fine.
@@gcrauwels941 You're talking about the recent hurricane like 2 weeks ago right?
@@getchasome6230 Yes.
I bought a flood damaged 2000 Chrysler Concorde back in 2006. Looked great, drove great. Problem was it stunk like mold and mildew every time I used the heat / AC or when it rained. Ended up scrapping it as no way was I going to screw someone else.
I have heard of ppl saying that's what happens when they flood. It doesn't seem to matter how much they clean them up they can't get rid of that musty mildew smell. Yuck!!!
😮😮😮
Need to use an ozone machine.
Those vehicle will be cleaned best they can and sold to some poor sucker looking for a bargain... Been happening for ever and a day 😔🇺🇲
By scammers.
@@crand20033 YEP, AND THEY GET AWAY WITH THAT CRAP 🤬
@@ledheadkustomplastic3442 Need to buy from a reputable dealer or get a mechanic to inspect before you buy. The dealer I buy cars from wouldn't buy a flood car from auction. They also have their own warranty where you can return the car within a week or two.
They clean it and sell it
I am scared of that happening to me when I have to go out and buy one. I have been looking but haven't seen one yet but now it's even scarier to go & find one since this hurricane went through. I know there's laws against it but they still manage to sell them to ppl who have no idea what they are doing. I don't know anything about a vehicle so I take someone with me who does. I am sure there are some vehicles that are fine with water damage and others that are not. I live in southern Michigan so we have issues with salt on roads in the winter and vehicles rust. I don't need anything more to add to that issue it's bad enough as it is on them.
Anyway it's really hard to trust ppl nowadays.
Bought my son a salvaged 2004 Discovery after hurricane Sandy. Yup a while ago. After fixing a few things, still runs great today. With that, if you're going to do this, you need some common sense. If your not mechanical, meaning you buy your tools at Walmart. Don't run out and buy a completely flooded Aston Martin Vantage. You never take your car to the shop and want to buy a Jeep that got the floor boards wet, go for it. Many actions leave the car as is and show the flood lines on the vehicle. They are actually drawn with marker paint with "WL". Many of these are sold by insurance companies that just want to convert the car to cash because they have paid the insurer already. Others vehicles are completely cleaned out and sold by other than insurance companies and should be avoided. If this seems to much, the friendly sales person at the Honda dealer can show you your next vehicle.
You should see the Tampa yard, I’m currently there with copart
I wouldn't be surprised if thieves are stealing a lot of catalytic converters from those vehicles, especially in Tampa.
They clean them up the send them north to sell (w/out confirming flood damage.
Check vin if you think you are looking at one of these damaged vehicles.
Does Carfax report flood incidents?
@feedscrn
carfax can only provide whatever someone provides to them
Many many years ago a car dealer in WV got flooded. Cars got donated to the vocational school so students could wrench on them. I'm sure the donation was a tax write off.
....they end up on RUclips rebuild channels...
Looking forward to y'all visiting the Copart yards
Wow thanks for the tour
I am deeply saddened to hear about the damage caused by this hurricane. I also experienced hurricanes when I lived in the United States when I was young, but seeing and experiencing them are two completely different things. From what I can see, it seems like the damage caused by hurricanes is getting worse every year. Japan is also a country that suffers from many natural disasters. I sincerely hope that everyone can return to their normal peaceful lives as soon as possible.
Ah its only belongings that can be replaced . You cant replace a person that dies in a storm .
Having lived in Japan, yes it does. We were there in 1966 and had earthquakes and Typhoons while there. But on a clear day, had a beautiful view of Mt Fuji from the street.
There are YT videos that go over this and demonstrate how to inspect a car for indications it has been flooded. If you are buying another car in the next four years or so, look carefully on the history of the car, whether it's from out of state, or from an area that was flooded. I think a lot of unsuspecting people are going to end up with cars that are damaged but they don't know it and the seller isn't going to tell you. Even private buyers who like to flip cars are going to be all over many of these, and will have them cleaned up over the next months and dried out. It will be hard to avoid these cars unless you know what to look for.
I didn't know there were videos of this. Ok thanks for the tip I will have to check it out bc I have no idea what I am looking for.
I miss the days where you could trust the person you were buying from & didn't have to worry about that kind of stuff. Of course you still had to ask the right questions but ppl were more forthcoming back in the day, or maybe I was in a different world, I don't know.
Anyway thanks for the tip I really appreciate it!!
I think that was a high price to pay for that truck. I was onboard until I saw the torn off wheel. Cheers!
Hurricane sandy here in NYC and,etro sreas flooded port and lots wher hundreds of new panther ford tacicabs were stored for NYC. Bixs. All scrapped salt water
Imagine that, disaster capitalism 🤡
I bought a flood damaged Ford Taurus mt5 in 2003 and fixed 3 cars from it.
The cars are lined up so straight.
PS - never buy one - you can get them to run and drive, but they won't last.
Personal experience talking here - freshwater flooded Honda Accord.
Nasty.
0:54 when i was little and we would go to kentucky on vacation we would see cars up in trees from the floods...
What happens, one certainty is insurance premiums go up for everyone.
Some get drying time in a shady auto shop and sold at a premium in some other state to someone that has no idea what problems they are going to have .
Spartanburg, SC Copart is the training facility for the SE Coparts so they're very strict.
$6k? You’re nuts!
1500$🤣😂🤣😂
A simple vehicle like the Volkswagen camper van would not be any different than restoring it from sitting in a field for 20 years. I think you’re pretty early 70s vehicles are all restorable in the classic cars. It would be very interesting if you walked around on each of the old collectible car collection, pet cars that were destroyed like the Mercedes the Volkswagen and anything else you find of that era and Older.
Maybe post on market place in the areas that had the floods and see if anyone has anything you may want that they didn't have insurance on. Maybe able to find a deal on a classic car or truck. Or a hot rod.
We’re already seeing flood cars pop up here in Missouri at our IAA and copart yards
From Jamaica would love to meet you guys love your work
Prob w flood cars most of the parts are now unreliable because most everything is electronic once it's wet the salt does not matter newer cars have wiring issues just due to what we call fretting of the connections if your smart u will stay away from all flooded cars and any electronic parts
9:03 that VW is easily cleaned up. I hope it is insured for replacement value.
I wanted to see the inside of that one. I know someone who restores them.
How are these flooded vehicles able to get to the auction so fast when many of the roads in the areas that these vehicles came from are still impassable?
Because one of the first things out of a damage area are the vehicles. They don't want them rotting in the area or in the way.
He said that all of these vehicles are of the fresh water variety. That's the catch of the day.
My car insurance doubled after Hurricane Ian in Orlando (hundreds if not thousands of cars were flooded in the Ovedio area) and I suspect it will rise again soon from these lots filling up.
I had a buddy from Louisiana. He said he’d take an almost totaled car over a floor car 109% of the time!😊
Me as a tech trying to let the salesmanager know about possible flood damage and showing him that several inches of mud and he's like-"What are you talking about? I don't see anything. Get me a list of what it needs. "
there flooded with flooded vehciles
he should do charity works on those vehicle, if those car dont have inssurance cover fix it for free, gather data at the owner first, prioriatize they have worst economy living first, please dont be stupid fix a wealthy people car first because thats not charity
The vw van should be saved
Good video. Subbed.
U can't reuse a flooded car. Unless not flooded bad. Up to wheel wells. Higher than that. Parts cars
Never back on the road any where!!
0:03 buy it and rebuild to see how really good you are at restoring a flood vehicle...i would watch it..
They’ve done tonnes of flood cars, where they strip them out and stick dehumidifiers in. They are really cool videos.
@@arls417 not like that one they haven't
1:55 the need a giant industrial car wash like they use at the county dumps to run them through to get the rusty crustys off the cars/trucks as they come into their yard so they can at least be sold for parts....
I don't know how even the parts could be salvageable.
by cleaning, duh! (if non electronic & non fabric)
Man alot of damage be safe
Maybe I didn't catch something in the video. I know no more about what happens to the cars after watching
the video then I did before hand. Maybe the title should say " all flooded cars are parked in a big field after a
flood"
oui...un reportage qui sert a rien....
They end up on gravel lots as " ALMOST NEW" and "LOW MILAGE" in any major U.S. city SOUTH SIDE
If water got in the engines, though - the longer it takes... the more likely you won't be able to save them. It's like they ought to get any water out of the engines as they process them. Do the paperwork fellas and fellettes have those kinds of skills? For situations like this... well... you said they had a team to get all the towing done... but the processing has GOT to be a nightmare. You guys should make out okay though, right?
Submerged = Ruined
i bought one and it came from south and nothing but trouble electical had to scrap it couldnt afford to keep fixing it beware plus mold smell
Always need to check the VIN history before you buy
The salt water is much worse on the electronics.
Cars are going to maintain price stability for the next few years from this hurricane
The engine may be lock up from Rust inside the engine my friend thought he got a good deal buying a truck that was in the Flood I put a breaker bar on the crank shaft the engine would not move
The VW van would might be good to get only one I see so far.
Wow not the VW 😢😢, they are almost bullet proof
The VW bus is one that can be saved, assuming its fresh water, no fancy electrics, old fashioned engineering
what do you think is going to happen? carvana owns adessa. a dealer only auction. the perfect way to mix lemons into the used car supply.
is it time for you tubers too start their own copart franchise...¿
Mike, that was an informative video on the process of the flooded cars after a disaster. The Copart CAT team will be busy for a long time. What is the process for determining if Copart or IAAI receives the vehicles? They are both salvage auctions....
I have been wondering how the insurance companies will handle all the destroyed vehicles. Lets say you have just bought a new $60,000 pick-em-up and it gets washed down a river bed, rolls over several boulders, and then ends up with a Peterbuilt sitting on top of it. Not an accident so how will the insurance companies handle this? Would they claim that since the owner had no flood insurance the insurance is void? I think that a lot of smaller insurance companies will claim bankruptcy first. Just curious.
That's HILARIOUS! I can picture Lt. Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) stepping out of the driver's seat to see the rushing water, but leaving it in gear with Officer Nordberg (O.J. Simpson) in the passenger seat with a jammed seat belt as the truck disappears into the Santa Clara River.
Wow! It’s crazy packed with new inventory.
I wouldnt want a vehicle thats been flooded! Who could stand the smell plus being reminded every day of what happened! 😢
And you can see how insurance rates in Florida can be insane.
They go to the auction where they are bought and repaired and sold to unsuspecting buyers. I want touch a flood car with a 10 foot poll! Everybody that ever got one had non stop trouble stuff just goes out every day!! And if it’s salt water it’s far worse! They rot fast!
Heavy salt water floods. I’d stay away regardless of the price
Not much salt water in NC.
@@Legendary_UA it’s right on the coast and from a major hurricane. I would heavily disagree.
@@dp9414Asheville area is in the mountains of NC more than 5 hours from any coastline.
It was all fresh water flooding. Look at a map next time before commenting.
@@ptw2408 look at a map? Are you that upset by my comment ..lol? you do realize a hurricane brings water from the ocean to cities not directly on the coast right?
@@dp9414 are you even serious?? We’re talking FRESH WATER RIVER FLOODING!
Then, would you like to try to mathematically equate the dilution factor? 🙄
Get a science book. (Nitrogen Cycle)
Get a physics book. Then get a map. After all that, look up how many dams were released up river of this catastrophe.
The Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Dealerships will buy theses for pennies on the dollar and sell them to someone desperate for a car or truck and not realize that your insurance will not pay if you have an accident because of the SALVAGE TITLE. The VALUE has already been paid out. In South Carolina a Used Car Dealer does not have to disclose that it is a Salvage Title, so if and when you try to make a claim on your Car/Truck and the Insurance DENIES YOUR CLAIM, they will tell you There Is NO VALUE to Claim. You will also still be on the hook for the LOAN on that Vehicle and Insurance Premiums. I became aware of this from my own experience and when it comes time to renew your Insurance Policy it will be jacked up due to you making a claim SO BUYERs BEWARE.
Yep, no shortage of dummies.....
not all ins. co's are the same, plenty will pay out if pre-totaled.
Thanks for the cool video Mike. Glad to hear you guys are ok....I'm from a Central American country and I wish Copart would give us a break with the prices for us who export these out of the US. While like you rightfully say, some of them are repairable. However, they must be checked first to ensure its not a total loss since we normally drive/tow these down through Mexico and then have to pay duty to enter our country. Wish us luck!!
I'm not really interested in these flood damaged vehicles. My heart is with the missing and unrecovered dead people from this Hurricane.
Somebody with a 87 c10 350 with a carburetor will still crank !
That is a nice one ☝️
If its filled with mud. It's done. To much electric stuff. Even if u fix 1. U. May have lots of trouble. So sad
Quick answer to the caption title: They go to the used car lots of Mohamed & Jose where they sell them "beddy beddy god price for you my friend, beddy beddy nica car fora you, I make you beddy beddy good price" Nica car, no problem"
Window motors, switches, security systems, every damn electric mule in the vehicle, not to mention seats, carpets, and instruments.
Then the mechanicals...
unless it's 80s or lower
Here in America, we just let them sit in the sun, till they dry out a bit then put them up for auction. You would think there would be a lot of cheap parts available, but trust me they're wont be. they will try and get top dollar out of every one of them.
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Other than electronic components, seats, and carpet the bodies on most will have lots of good parts for parting out. Should never go back on the road due to hidden corrosion of the electrical components.
Could be smart to buy a couple different parts cars for cheap?
More info needed: are the plate removed, are owners notified, who gets money from sale, are any given back, are any free, where are they shipped, how are they put in such neat rows, what cleaning do you do, how are they cleaned, are they sold for parts..?? Just showing the outside with little explanationis is incomplete. Thanks.
If ppl find their car at a lot, are they able to get it back-no cost?
Unfortunately most will be sold to sucker's in other states and insurance company's do very little to brand titles good enough to stop resale
The insurance companies so how gain ownership of them. Kinda sad that you pay for a vehicle, pay a premium to an insurance company only to have the insurance company take ownership of it and give you maybe half it's value!
Get the VW Bus
wow!
They are cleaned up and sent north.
Mechanics tell me: DON'T EVER BUY ONE!
I got scamped years ago buying a Pathfinder after 3 tears it was a rust heap! , they clean them then send to Florida.
lots of them with wipers up!
People also have died in some of these cars.....why would you want to buy one?
Not any of these car's & truck's in any state!!
Give it 6 mouth or a year and the car will show all its secrets of its history with all the rust and electrical issues its having. If your in florida and see a rusted car 🚩 run away from it
Body panels and such. Electronics NOT
Wow!
Yeah, I would not want to be one of those insurance companies right now ……. Big losses.
I would love to watch a in depth video of you repairing the Ram 1500 front end
How can they resale these flood cars thought it was a law had to be scraped freshwater or salt water don't matter the cars are ruined