If you have a standard car insurance policy, you may need to purchase additional coverage to be protected against flood damage. A flooded car can lead to mold, corrosion, or severe mechanical and ...

The recent Marin floods bring to light the devastating impact flooding can have on homes and businesses. “Even minor flooding ...

Few people may want to buy a flood-damaged car, but some do — without knowing it.AAA Mid-Atlantic is warning car buyers that damaged vehicles could soon flood the market amid more than 3,000 flash ...

Florida has the most flood-damaged vehicles in the U.S., with an estimated 82,100 out of 482,000 nationwide. Flood-damaged cars are often resold across state lines, posing risks to unsuspecting buyers ...

If you have 99 problems and a flood is one of them, think about dropping the other 98 to focus on the task at hand. If a flood is threatening to turn your garage into a submerged mausoleum with your ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

When relentless downpours pounded Milwaukee over the weekend, streets quickly turned into rivers. Flash flooding swamped low-lying neighborhoods, stranded vehicles and forced road closures as more ...

Flood-damaged vehicles sold without disclosing the damage is illegal in most states, but that does not mean it will not happen. Consumer Reports Auto Editor, Jon Linkov said, "Too often, when an ...

Used car shopping is a high-stakes world in which every mile on the odo tells a story and every dent hides a potentially big headache. The headaches induced by flood-damaged cars, however, are in a ...

It shouldn't be a surprise that in Florida − which is regularly flooded by storm surges, daily rainfall, saturated ground and hurricanes dumping water everywhere − a study finds there are more ...

Finding a great deal on a used car can feel like striking gold, especially when you’re a gearhead looking for your next project or daily driver. But as tempting as a low price might be, it’s crucial ...