Second Hand Car Buyers Are Warned Of Flooded Cars

[webfact]

Second Hand Car Buyers are Warned of Flooded Cars

Due to the ravaging flooding that hit the country, second-hand auto dealers have been adversely affected.

Consequently, car buyers must be extraordinary cautious to avoid buying flooded cars.

TAN Network looked into the predicament of second-car shops and suggests how to identify whether car have been flooded.

At least ten second-hand cars at the dealers on Kanjanapisek Road in Taling Chan District have been left under the one meter of floodwater for over two months as the shop owner could not remove them in time before the flood hit.

The flood has severely damaged all the cars, valued at more than 100,000 baht.

Rust has appeared on the engines and bodies of the cars.

The seats are soaked with muddy floodwater.

However, some dealers were able to prevent their cars from being flooded as they removed the cars from the risk area, saying they took a precautions in advance and closely monitored the water level in the surrounding areas around the clock.

Consequently, when the massive of flood neared their cars were already moved to the safe ground, such as at Mabtaput industrial estate in Chonburi Province which remained dry.

Employees from dealers suggested ways to identify cars that have been damaged by flooding.

He said it's likely that rust will appear on the trunk and engine.

Buyers should check for water and mud strains on the floor of the car and the tires.

He reiterated that buyers should avoid these cars, as it is not worth buying them due to the cost of repairs.

-- Tan Network 2011-12-01

[transam]

The dead fish in the Air filter is a dead give away.

[Kwasaki]

The dead fish in the Air filter is a dead give away.

Well not insured for floods but they are for fire and thieft.

[Payboy]

The dead fish in the Air filter is a dead give away.

Thought that was the new Glade!

[Shipwreck]

He said it's likely that rust will appear on the trunk and engine.

Why would anyone - even if they knew nothing about cars - buy one with a rusty engine?

[MoonRiverOasis]

He said it's likely that rust will appear on the trunk and engine.

Why would anyone - even if they knew nothing about cars - buy one with a rusty engine?

I think that's the point of the article, i.e. that many people don't know anything about cars

A few months back my sister in law wanted to sell her 4yo car, so bought it to me to see if I could do something to help it's presentation.. When I popped the hood I was greeted by a mini f'n eco system LOL. She was shocked as well, but was quick to point out it was the first time she'd ever seen an engine in a car

[transam]

He said it's likely that rust will appear on the trunk and engine.

Why would anyone - even if they knew nothing about cars - buy one with a rusty engine?

Never seen a rusty engine externally, plenty internally.

[caphant]

I would check the firewall for moisture, if the car is going to rust thats a good place to look as is where the seats bolt in

[seedy]

I would check the firewall for moisture, if the car is going to rust thats a good place to look as is where the seats bolt in

[transam]

I would check the firewall for moisture, if the car is going to rust thats a good place to look as is where the seats bolt in

I thought they bolted to the floor.

[caphant]

I would check the firewall for moisture, if the car is going to rust thats a good place to look as is where the seats bolt in

I thought they bolted to the floor.

I would check the firewall for moisture, if the car is going to rust thats a good place to look and where the seats bolt in the floor

Fixed

[MoonRiverOasis]

I would check the firewall for moisture, if the car is going to rust thats a good place to look as is where the seats bolt in

I thought they bolted to the floor.

And I tought that thing in our server room labelled "Cisco ASA 5585-X" that cost us a whopping USD $150K was a firewall

No chance I'm going to try to bolt seats to it

[caphant]

I would check the firewall for moisture, if the car is going to rust thats a good place to look as is where the seats bolt in

my bad for confusing sentence....but the firewall is actually a great place to look on both sides because the engine bay insulation keeps moisture for a prolonged period of time, and this is why aircon leaks and then fast silicon patchup jobs in second hand cars usually hide rusty secrets under the carpet

[cowslip]

on the bright side, there could be some genuine bargains about especially when you consider the cost of labour when restoring a car here.

happy hunting!

[culicine]

on the bright side, there could be some genuine bargains about especially when you consider the cost of labour when restoring a car here.

happy hunting!

I don't honestly think it would be worth the headache. A neighbour just made a claim on their flooded new camry. It came to 690K baht for the repairs. I imagine that includes the engine, electricals and all the interior. Older and simpler cars it might be a more viable idea.

[cowslip]

I hardly think one insurance claim is a sound basis for your conclusions. However the more people who think like that the better for those who want a bargain.

[culicine]

I hardly think one insurance claim is a sound basis for your conclusions. However the more people who think like that the better for those who want a bargain.

Ever looked inside a car that's been completely inundated for 4-6 weeks? Good luck with your bargain:)

[cowslip]

suits me - are all tyour conclusion from such meagre evidence?

Perhaps I could make some money pout of you - you sound very gullible.

[mca]

The flood has severely damaged all the cars, valued at more than 100,000 baht.

I hope that TAN are exhibiting their usual shoddy lack of proofreading and have missed "each" after the 100,000 baht.

Although 100,000 baht isn't exactly going to buy you a ride to impress the laddeez anyhow.

[Jim's_a_Thai_Fox]

The flood has severely damaged all the cars, valued at more than 100,000 baht.

I hope that TAN are exhibiting their usual shoddy lack of proofreading and have missed "each" after the 100,000 baht.

Although 100,000 baht isn't exactly going to buy you a ride to impress the laddeez anyhow.

I have yet to see a car/pickup for sale in Thailand for less than 100k bhat...

[WebBangkok]

I might be selling my CRV, Anyone want a 2004 CRV Its black and recently been washed

[thaimate]

I would be very wary of any car with a Bangkok plate (yes i know you can get one even if you do not live there),but i would still be carefull ,and to the guy who thinks you can get "a bargain" buying a car that has been underwater for a few weeks ,i have a wonderfull new idea that only needs a million baht to invest in ,you will make at least 10 million profit ,honestly guv.

[WebBangkok]

Buying a second hand car in Bangkok is fine, but I would wait a few months first because water might have got into the Engine or transmission and those who dont flush it will be having problems.

But I think a huge percentage of them will be fine as a lot parked on bridges and escaped the floods, I am in a flooded hit area and there was only very few cars I seen which got totally underwater or water in there engines.

[MJo]

This will be a big problem soon. Good example is Phils where all car adds in Manila still mention "100% not flooded" after few years of the big one.

And you know what, some still are flooded cars and your sh#@& out of luck if you get one. Outside all look nice and tidy and only way of telling would be to tear the interor apart. Problem seems to be that all electrics go one by one. Aircon, door locks, etc... Lot of substandard parts used etc.

Problem is that they are cleaned up just enough for you to be not able to see and rest is put together using wet or cheap parts. Sure our resident dealers can but the rest 99% can't and will buy on full value

[cowslip]

Whilst you're missing the post flood car bargains, I bet a load of you get the shits from eating flood contaminated food.....a far more serious threat.