What to Do When Your Car is Flooded? A Comprehensive Guide

“Prevention is better than cure,” especially for your beloved car during the flood season. But if you accidentally find yourself in a flooded area, what should you do to save your vehicle? Don’t worry, let XE TẢI HÀ NỘI guide you through this detailed guide!

The Significance: Flooded Cars – A Nightmare for Every Driver

A flooded car not only causes financial damage but also affects mental well-being and even feng shui (according to some beliefs).

Financially: Repairing a flooded car can be very expensive, ranging from a few million to several hundred million VND, depending on the extent of the damage.

Mentally: Many people consider their cars as “companions,” so a flooded car can cause worry, anxiety, and affect their mental state.

Feng Shui: Some believe that a flooded car is a bad omen, affecting fortune and health.

Therefore, understanding “what to do when your car is flooded” is crucial to proactively respond and minimize damage.

Rescuing a Flooded Car: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Don’t Try to Start the Engine!

A fatal mistake when your car is flooded is attempting to restart it. This can force water into the engine, causing more severe damage, even permanent engine failure.

Remember: “Water from afar is refreshing, water up close is deadly,” maintain a safe distance from water, especially for your car’s engine.

A car engine submerged in water

2. Disconnect the Battery

For safety, disconnect the battery immediately to prevent short circuits and fires.

3. Move the Car to a Safe Location

If possible, ask for help to push the car to a dry, safe place. Avoid leaving the car in deep water, fast-flowing currents, or near power poles and trees that could fall.

A car being pushed out of a flooded area

4. Contact Roadside Assistance and Insurance

Immediately call roadside assistance or your insurance company for timely support. Provide complete information about the car’s condition and your location.

5. Inspect and Dry the Car

After taking the car to a garage, ask a technician to inspect the entire electrical system, engine, transmission, brakes… and thoroughly dry everything before proceeding with repairs.