Quick Answer:
Dealerships can avoid purchasing flood-damaged vehicles with Experian AutoCheck’s Free Flood Risk Check.
The used car market is tough right now. Unfortunately, recent floods in several areas have added another challenge: flood-damaged vehicles.
These cars pose a big risk to dealerships. Buying one can lead to expensive repairs, unhappy customers, and damage to your reputation.
Experian AutoCheck’s Free Flood Risk Check can help. We’ve updated it with data from recent floods to give you a head start.
Here’s what the Free Flood Risk Check does:
- Quickly checks any car’s flood risk with just the 17-digit VIN.
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Provides you with two levels of reporting:
- See if the car was registered in a region hit by a major FEMA disaster.
- Find potential flood damage based on Experian data (flood titles, auction records, etc.).
Important things to remember:
- A “Yes” in the first report doesn’t confirm flood damage, just that the car was in a flood zone.
- Even a clean second report isn’t a guarantee – some flood damage goes unreported.
For extra protection:
- Run a full Experian AutoCheck Vehicle History Report to uncover other issues like accidents or recalls.
- Have a mechanic thoroughly inspect any car before you buy it.
By using Experian AutoCheck’s Free Flood Risk Check and following these tips, you can dramatically reduce the risk of buying a flood-damaged car and protect your dealership.
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