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Em Nguyen
Coverage of Em Nguyen in the Nexus archive.
- Was that used car flooded? How to check for flood damage before you buy
Severe summer flooding has damaged cars in states like Ohio, Missouri, Texas, and Kentucky; thousands of flood-damaged vehicles are now on the market, sometimes deceptively cleaned up for resale. Buyers should watch for signs of water damage, including mismatched upholstery or rust around pedals, and utilize resources like CARFAX's free Flood Damage Check tool to assess a used vehicle's history.