Beware flood damaged cars from Milton and Helene

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Need to buy a used car soon? Carfax is urging customers to take caution when buying a used car over the next six months, especially if the vehicle came from down south.

) - Among the devastation were thousands of flooded-out cars. Unfortunately, some of them may be headed our way.

“It looks just like a clean car, until you dig a little further, the undercarriage, the electrical components,” Sanders said. He says open the trunk, peel back the coverings and check under the floormats. Look under the carpeting, and under the hood, as a brand-new battery or wiring can be a red flag.Start by pulling up the carfax and check its repair history.

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