Flash Flood Car Insurance Claim

Car in minor flood, won't start - what to worry about?

Question: My car (a 2002 Dodge Neon) was caught in a flash flood on a low section of road last weekend. I managed to steer it partway onto the curb, but the motor cut out before I could do anything else. Water seeped in just up to seat-level on the driver's side in front, while it only came up a few inches on the passenger side and in the rear driver-side, due to the car's angle. The flooding didn't last long; it receded within maybe half an hour, I got the car towed home (thanks to a very helpful passerby) and let it dry out over the next few days while emptying it of all the now-partly-water-damaged stuff it was carrying. Ugh. Problem is, it still won't start. So now I'm starting to worry. When I turned the ignition key, the dashboard lights went on, but there was no engine sound at all. When I tried it again after a couple of days' drying, a light that seemed to mean "check engine" was lit (it looks like a little outline-drawing of an engine). (I don't remember seeing that one lit on the day of the flood, but I was a little stressed so maybe I just didn't see it.) Now that "engine" light is off. The battery light is on, so it might just need a jump, but I'm afraid to try it because I've heard nightmare stories about trapped water causing compression damage to pistons or other moving parts when the engine is started. Is this likely? Does it possibly just need more time to dry out? There's still a little water pooled on the floor in a couple of spots (I don't have a wet-dry vac so I'm having to use towels), and the weather hasn't exactly been hot and dry this week, so I wouldn't be surprised if moisture remains in the systems. Problem is, I know very little about cars; standard advice online seems to be "take out XYZ, dry it, and put it back in," but I can't attempt that without potentially doing more harm than good! I know that the very best advice is "take it to a mechanic" - but I'm unemployed and I simply don't have the resources. I do have comprehensive coverage on my insurance, but with a large deductible, so I'm not even sure it would be worth it to file a claim unless the car is going to be totaled, which I doubt after such a short immersion. Any advice is welcome!!!

Answer: Call your insurance company and let them worry about what might be wrong and let them pay for repairs. You have insurance.... Use It !

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Question: 1 While entering an angled parking spot, when you can see down the ______ of the parking space line closest to your vehicle, turn your wheels and slowly enter the space. Rear Front Side Back 2 ____________ give the right-of-way to traffic that is already moving in the lane you are trying to enter. Frequently Seldom Always Never 3 A full stop means that there is a complete cessation of the forward movement of the vehicle, or _________ with no forward motion. Start Slow Back Stop 4 Driving inattention is a general lack of _______ to the task of driving. Attention Skill Ignorance Knowledge 5 Have a good feel for the amount of pressure you need to "tap" on your brakes and the amount of pressure you need to apply to slowly decrease your speed and come to a _______ stop. Immediate Rolling Slow Smooth 6 Do not open your door into another vehicle; this event can trigger________. Road rage Traffic tickets Huge insurance claims Car alarms 7 Do not authorize any repair work to be done that you have not ____________ on the service estimate. Seen Discussed Approved Read 8 If you have a _________ yellow line on your side of the road, never pass or cross over into the oncoming lane. Solid Broken Dotted Fragmented 9 A __________ is a sudden rush of water caused by heavy rain in a short amount of time. Sandstorm Flash flood Mirage Tornado 10 Signal far enough ahead so other drivers in your vicinity can make adjustments to your change in speed and _____________. Direction Attitude Distance Momentum 11 Never __________ around the fuel pump. Smoke Joke Talk Stand 12 At an intersection controlled by a ___________ sign, yield sign or flashing red light, yield to any vehicle in the intersection or vehicle approaching from a cross road. Construction Detour Stop Dead-end 13 In slippery conditions, if you turn too fast or hard and the back of your vehicle swerves, ease off the accelerator and ______ in the direction you want the vehicle to go. Steer Accelerate Point Brake 14 As a driver, you are responsible for your vehicle, cargo and _________ . Other drivers Bicyclists Passengers Road conditions 15 Safety belts are worn at all times to keep the driver in proper position to __________ the vehicle. See Control Reverse Hear 16 __________ your horn to warn other drivers or pedestrians that cannot see you coming. Tap Push Hold Point to 17 When towing a trailer, it will take approximately _________ times longer to accelerate, pass, turn and stop. Two Four Three Five 18 As you near an intersection, _____________ your intentions if you are going to turn. Sign Honk Signal Ignore 19 When there is an obstacle in your path, the visual ____________ zone is the space in which you have time to react and maneuver out of danger (steer or brake). Scan Hazard Search Control 20 Vehicle _______ systems are designed to reduce effects of gravity, centrifugal force in curves and the force of impact. Steering Exhaust Brake Tire 21 Markings delineate roadways and lanes and are often used to ________________ signs and signals. Prohibit Contradict Reinforce Locate 22 Always carry your license, proof of insurance and the vehicle's _________ in the vehicle with you when you drive. Proof of sale Legislation Title Registration 23 ____________ traveling in mountainous terrain at night or in bad weather. Schedule Plan Avoid Experience 24 If you get stuck driving in below freezing winter conditions, create more ___________ under your tires with sand or kitty litter. Depth Traction Ice Tread 25 Excitement and happiness can also interfere with your ability to _______ driving. Learn about Depend on Loathe Focus on 26 If you are stopped by a police officer, remain in your vehicle unless the officer advises otherwise and keep your _______ visible to the officer at all times. Belongings Feet Hands Wallet 27 Before arriving for your vehicle drive test, adjust your ________ and be familiar with the location of your primary and secondary controls. Windows Mirrors Airbags Radio 28 As you travel downhill, your vehicle needs less power to reach the bottom and your stopping _________ increases. Distance Pressure Capacity Capability 29 _________ the road ahead and the intersection where you will be turning well in advance of the maneuver. Travel Flash lights on Honk at Search 30 When sharing the road with a van, _________ space between the vehicles and avoid tailgating. Increase Minimize Reduce Decrease 31 Defective exhaust systems become very noisy and increase the risk of exposure to carbon ___________. Hydrochloric acid Dioxid

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