{"id":6969,"date":"2017-10-02T17:45:03","date_gmt":"2017-10-02T22:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.santanderconsumerusa.com\/?p=6969"},"modified":"2021-06-23T09:45:30","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T14:45:30","slug":"the-risks-of-flood-damaged-vehicles-useful-car-terms-to-know-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santanderconsumerusa.com\/blog\/the-risks-of-flood-damaged-vehicles-useful-car-terms-to-know-and-more","title":{"rendered":"The risks of flood-damaged vehicles, useful car terms to know and more"},"content":{"rendered":"
There\u2019s plenty to consider when buying a car.<\/p>\n
And you\u2019ve come to a great place to get valuable information.<\/p>\n
But you also can find a wealth of articles on the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Consumer USA-related RoadLoans blog to help steer you through the process.<\/p>\n
Below are some of the most recent articles and links if you\u2019d like to read more.<\/p>\n
The devastating effects of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are far reaching and, as the damage is assessed, it\u2019s been\u00a0estimated\u00a0that up to a million vehicles may have been flooded.<\/p>\n Not all flooded cars will be dealt with properly, though. Unfortunately, it\u2019s\u00a0likely\u00a0that many will be cleaned up and sold without the damage being disclosed.<\/p>\n So if you\u2019re in the market for a used car, there are some things you should know to avoid making a potentially costly mistake.<\/p>\n Read<\/strong><\/a> six useful tips.<\/p>\n No car buyer wants to pay good money for a vehicle only to be encumbered with reliability problems.<\/p>\n So how to do you make a good buy?<\/p>\n If you\u2019re purchasing a used car, you\u2019ll probably encounter the option of choosing a certified preowned (CPO) vehicle.<\/p>\n Discover<\/strong><\/a> the pros and cons of CPOs and what experts recommend when making a buying decision.<\/p>\n Talking about cars can get complicated at times, especially if you\u2019re not familiar with the terminology.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve explained some automotive terms you may come across in different situations, from trading in a vehicle to getting a service.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
Flooded cars: What you should know<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Should you buy a certified used vehicle?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Useful car terms <\/strong><\/h4>\n