vehicles

After the recent flooding events, there could be a number of vehicles that have been affected by the floods but may not have been insured.

What this means is that there will be vehicles on the road that, possibly, should have been removed.

If you are presented with a vehicle for a WoF inspection, vehicle inspectors need to take extra care when carrying out their inspections.

Some flooded vehicles may not present with normal tell-tail signs of flooding as the vehicle owners may have dried them out, so looking a little further could help you identify these vehicles, and employ greater diligence at the time of inspection.

The majority of engine bay components and fixtures are designed to have some amount of water or moisture around them, especially when being cleaned. Interior parts on the other hand should be looked at in the first instance for signs of flooding damage. These can include seat mount bolts, runners and especially seat squab springs. Under the dash, the main crash bar support is predominantly made from uncoated mild steel, as well as pedal box components and return springs.

All of these items will be highly susceptible to surface rust after a flooding event, even if the water level did not reach these heights. Another place to have a visual inspection is in the boot, under the parcel tray and in

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