{"id":22853,"date":"2017-11-01T14:15:14","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T18:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/njstateauto\/?p=22853"},"modified":"2022-07-28T13:40:54","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T17:40:54","slug":"avoid-flood-cars-in-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njstateauto.com\/blog\/avoid-flood-cars-in-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid Flood Cars at our Used Car Dealer in New Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"FloodedIn New Jersey, we\u2019re no strangers to the travails of hurricanes. At the five-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, we\u2019re keeping our neighbors in Houston and Puerto Rico in mind as they grapple with the devastation of recent hurricanes. However, that doesn\u2019t mean we don\u2019t have to stay vigilant right here at home. At our used car dealer in New Jersey<\/a>, shoppers looking for used cars have to keep an eye out for models that were damaged in recent flooding. Let us tell you what to look for!<\/p>\n

Get a More-Than-Once Over<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re looking at a used car, truck, van, or SUV, there are some more immediate telltale signs that should send up red flags. A musty smell, rust spots, and a lot of water stains on the upholstery are a few of the cosmetic clues. Put the windows up and run the air conditioner. If the air coming out smells mildewy, ditch it.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that modern cars have a lot of electronic parts and computerized components. It\u2019s more than just power windows at this point. It\u2019s also rearview cameras, climate control, and \u00a0maintenance monitors. New Jersey used car<\/a> shoppers would do well to avoid flood cars because those features can be heavily damaged and even disabled by the floodwater. That\u2019s why, when you go for a test drive, test all the electronic features.<\/p>\n

\"CarFAX<\/p>\n

The Paper Trail<\/h2>\n

As difficult as it is to believe, it\u2019s legal to sell flood-damaged vehicles, though its status as a \u201cflood vehicle\u201d has to be clear, by putting those words in the title. However, because that makes a vehicle more difficult to sell, take a look at the vehicle history report for a sign: \u00a0a series of title transfers in rapid succession in multiple states. That indicates an attempt to bury its status as it traveled from flooded states all the way here.<\/p>\n

Visit New Jersey State Auto<\/a> today, where we provide transparent vehicle histories of every hand-selected model in our inventory. We\u2019ll find a high-quality vehicle for you to drive for years to come!<\/p>\n

View Inventory<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In New Jersey, we\u2019re no strangers to the travails of hurricanes. At the five-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, we\u2019re keeping our neighbors in Houston and Puerto Rico in mind as they grapple with the devastation of recent hurricanes. However, that doesn\u2019t mean we don\u2019t have to stay vigilant right here at home. At our used […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":93,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Avoid Flood Cars | New Jersey State Auto Auction<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In the wake of 2 hurricanes, shoppers all over the country should beware of ending up with a flood car. 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