Some shady used car lots (imagine that!)
How can you protect yourself if youre buying a used car?
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Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
But Carfax finds that these vehicles also show up in states where hurricane flooding isnt exactly an issue.
These dealers have a reputation to uphold and will likely provide you with a detailed vehicle history report.
Get a Vehicle History Report
We highly recommendgetting a Carfax vehicle history reportif you suspect flood damage.
It also has a flood damage checklist and a national map that shows where flooded cars are washing up.
Avoid any seller whos uncomfortable with you taking the car to a mechanic.
When it comes to used cars, all of this is actually good lifelong advice.
From the looks of things, they wont be the last major hurricanes to threaten the U.S. this decade.
Global warming and all that.
Mike Brassfield ([email protected]) is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Freelance writer Timothy Moore contributed to this article.
When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
