HIGH WATERS LEAVE HIGH AUTO REPAIR BILLS IN THEIR WAKE Water is welcome in many forms, but when Mother Nature won’t turn her faucet off the damage toll can be seen in many different circumstances – including damage to your car or truck. Among the most frequently damaged items in some flooding scenarios are vehicles. Even a little bit of water goes a long way in causing serious damage both inside and out. Cavalier CARSTAR Auto Body in Maplewood can help you determine what shape your car or truck is in and ensure you don’t get sunk by buying a water-damaged vehicle. Cavalier CARSTAR Auto Body, part of the nation’s largest family of auto body experts, knows the warning signs of an excessive soaking. Here are some key points to consider. Examine upholstery and carpeting closely; if it doesn't match the interior or fits loosely, it may have been replaced. Discolored, faded or stained materials could indicate water damage. Smell for musty odors – this could mean mildew. Check the trunk, glove compartment, the dashboard and below the seats for signs of water damage such as silt, mud or rust. Turn the ignition key and make sure that accessory and warning lights and gauges come on and work properly. Make sure the airbag and ABS lights come on. Test lights (interior and exterior), windshield wipers, turn signals, cigarette lighter, radio, heater and air conditioner several times to make sure they work. Flex some of the wires beneath the dashboard. Wet wires will become brittle upon drying and may crack Look for rust in the wheel wells, under the hood and under the rear of the car. Go to a trusted mechanic for an inspection. Always get vehicles checked BEFORE handing over any money. And just because a driver may not live near any major bodies of water, auto industry experts caution that the risk of buying a water-damaged car is not limited to storm and flood-ravaged areas. Cavalier CARSTAR Auto Body in Maplewood, also serving Clayton and Richmond Heights as well as Brentwood and Webster Groves, can help you find automotive peace of mind. Damaged cars are often repaired cosmetically and moved to adjacent states or other areas of the country where many are sold to unsuspecting consumers. These floodwaters can cause damage to a vehicle's computer and electrical systems, as well as potentially causing anti-lock braking and airbag systems to malfunction.

1. HIGH WATERS LEAVE HIGH AUTO REPAIR BILLS IN THEIR WAKE
Water is welcome in many forms, but when Mother Nature won’t turn her faucet off
the damage toll can be seen in many different circumstances – including damage to
your car or truck.
Among the most frequently damaged items in some flooding scenarios are vehicles.
Even a little bit of water goes a long way in causing serious damage both inside and out.
Cavalier CARSTAR Auto Body in Maplewood can help you determine what shape your
car or truck is in and ensure you don’t get sunk by buying a water-damaged vehicle.
Cavalier CARSTAR Auto Body, part of the nation’s largest family of auto body experts,
knows the warning signs of an excessive soaking. Here are some key points to consider.
• Examine upholstery and carpeting closely; if it doesn't match the interior or fits
loosely, it may have been replaced. Discolored, faded or stained materials could
indicate water damage.
• Smell for musty odors – this could mean mildew.
• Check the trunk, glove compartment, the dashboard and below the seats for
signs of water damage such as silt, mud or rust.
• Turn the ignition key and make sure that accessory and warning lights and gauges
come on and work properly. Make sure the airbag and ABS lights come on.
• Test lights (interior and exterior), windshield wipers, turn signals, cigarette lighter,
radio, heater and air conditioner several times to make sure they work.
• Flex some of the wires beneath the dashboard. Wet wires will become brittle
upon drying and may crack
• Look for rust in the wheel wells, under the hood and under the rear of the car.
• Go to a trusted mechanic for an inspection. Always get vehicles checked BEFORE
handing over any money.
And just because a driver may not live near any major bodies of water, auto industry
experts caution that the risk of buying a water-damaged car is not limited to storm and
flood-ravaged areas. Cavalier CARSTAR Auto Body in Maplewood, also serving Clayton
and Richmond Heights as well as Brentwood and Webster Groves, can help you find
automotive peace of mind.
Damaged cars are often repaired cosmetically and moved to adjacent states or other
areas of the country where many are sold to unsuspecting consumers. These
floodwaters can cause damage to a vehicle's computer and electrical systems, as well as

2. potentially causing anti-lock braking and airbag systems to malfunction.