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Malaysian Reserve
06-08-2025
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
CARFAX: Up to 45,000 Vehicles Flood-Damaged in Mid-Year Storms
Buyer Beware: Used Car Buyers Should Watch for Warning Signs in Flood-Damaged Cars CENTREVILLE, Va., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Hurricane Season begins to ramp up, CARFAX estimates as many as 45,000 vehicles have been damaged by flooding from mid-year heavy rains and flash flooding between April and July swamped thousands of cars in states such as Texas, Kentucky, and West Virginia, and many of those vehicles are expected to soon resurface for sale in the used car market. These deadly storms may only be the beginning: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean this year. This influx of flood-damaged vehicles is on top of the estimated up to 482,000 water-damaged cars that CARFAX data shows were already on U.S. roads at the start of 2025. 'Flood-damaged cars don't just stay in storm-hit areas; they show up all over the country, putting unsuspecting buyers at serious risk,' said Faisal Hasan, Vice President of Data Acquisition at CARFAX. 'The same vehicles pictured in one state, floating in floodwaters, can get cleaned up by scammers and sold elsewhere. And while these rehabbed cars may look showroom fresh, they're literally rotting from the inside out.'Here are the top 10 states that are estimated to have the most water-damaged cars: Florida and Texas lead the nation in the number of flood-damaged cars already on the road. But CARFAX research shows these vehicles often turn up in states where flooding isn't top of mind for car shoppers — including places such as Pennsylvania or Illinois. Consumers who want to avoid buying a flood-damaged car can use CARFAX's free Flood Check® tool at Used car shoppers can also get a free CARFAX Vehicle History Report on Carfax Car Listings from to see if a vehicle has a record of water damage. Consumers should look for these signs of flooding when considering any used car: Damp or loose carpentry, or carpentry that's mismatched from the upholstery Rust around doors, under the dashboard, on the pedals, or inside the hood or trunk latches A musty odor, potentially of mold or mildew Mud or silt in unusual places such as the glove compartment, under the seats, or up high Brittle wires under the dashboard Fog or moisture beads in the interior lights, head- and taillights, or in the instrument panel Editor's note: We have estimates on the number of flooded cars currently in each State and Top DMAs. Interviews with a used car expert from CARFAX are also available at any time. Please contact Em Nguyen at emnguyen@ About CARFAX CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX® vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides CARFAX Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX Vehicle History Report to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world's largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX®. S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
CARFAX: Up to 45,000 Vehicles Flood-Damaged in Mid-Year Storms
Buyer Beware: Used Car Buyers Should Watch for Warning Signs in Flood-Damaged Cars CENTREVILLE, Va., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Season begins to ramp up, CARFAX estimates as many as 45,000 vehicles have been damaged by flooding from mid-year heavy rains and flash flooding between April and July swamped thousands of cars in states such as Texas, Kentucky, and West Virginia, and many of those vehicles are expected to soon resurface for sale in the used car market. These deadly storms may only be the beginning: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean this year. This influx of flood-damaged vehicles is on top of the estimated up to 482,000 water-damaged cars that CARFAX data shows were already on U.S. roads at the start of 2025. "Flood-damaged cars don't just stay in storm-hit areas; they show up all over the country, putting unsuspecting buyers at serious risk," said Faisal Hasan, Vice President of Data Acquisition at CARFAX. "The same vehicles pictured in one state, floating in floodwaters, can get cleaned up by scammers and sold elsewhere. And while these rehabbed cars may look showroom fresh, they're literally rotting from the inside out."Here are the top 10 states that are estimated to have the most water-damaged cars: Florida and Texas lead the nation in the number of flood-damaged cars already on the road. But CARFAX research shows these vehicles often turn up in states where flooding isn't top of mind for car shoppers — including places such as Pennsylvania or Illinois. Consumers who want to avoid buying a flood-damaged car can use CARFAX's free Flood Check® tool at Used car shoppers can also get a free CARFAX Vehicle History Report on Carfax Car Listings from to see if a vehicle has a record of water damage. Switch Auto Insurance and Save Today! Great Rates and Award-Winning Service The Insurance Savings You Expect Affordable Auto Insurance, Customized for You Consumers should look for these signs of flooding when considering any used car: Damp or loose carpentry, or carpentry that's mismatched from the upholstery Rust around doors, under the dashboard, on the pedals, or inside the hood or trunk latches A musty odor, potentially of mold or mildew Mud or silt in unusual places such as the glove compartment, under the seats, or up high Brittle wires under the dashboard Fog or moisture beads in the interior lights, head- and taillights, or in the instrument panel Editor's note: We have estimates on the number of flooded cars currently in each State and Top DMAs. Interviews with a used car expert from CARFAX are also available at any time. Please contact Em Nguyen at emnguyen@ About CARFAX CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX® vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides CARFAX Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX Vehicle History Report to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world's largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX®. S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CARFAX Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nearly 200,000 airbags in Pennsylvania need repairs
(WHTM) — Over a decade since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a nationwide recall of Takata airbags, there are still 5.7 million vehicles across the U.S. that still need them replaced. According to new data from CARFAX, the number of cars on the road with the recalled Takata airbags has dopped by nearly 750,000 over the last year. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'Heightened and coordinated efforts by organizations like NHTSA and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, in partnership with CARFAX, have helped raise consumer awareness and close millions of recalls,' Faisal Hasan, Vice President of Data at CARFAX said. Although there have been recent gains in the past year, there are still millions of airbags that remain unrepaired, especially in the following states: Texas: 706,900 California: 631,440 Florida: 270,140 Pennsylvania: 183,460 North Carolina: 181,490 Ohio: 178,970 Arizona: 178,970 Georgia: 174,480 Tennessee: 173,360 New York: 165,220 To help close recalls nationwide, CARFAX launched a new 'Recall Tracker', which is a monthly resource designed to spotlight the most urgent recalls. According to CARFAX, consumers can also check, for free, whether their vehicle has an unresolved recall by clicking here. abc27 news will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
