If your car gets caught in a flood, you might assume you’ll have to pay for costly repairs or else write it off as a total loss. However, by selling it as a junk car, you can make the most of a difficult situation. The following guide will help you determine if you’ve got a junk car, and plan your next steps. 

How Does Water Ruin a Car?

Exposure to too much water will ruin your car’s electronic and mechanical systems. For example, when water fills your engine cylinders, it can prevent the motor from turning and starting. 

While the mechanical systems might be salvaged with cleaning, the electrical system isn’t easily repaired. It depends on signals from delicate sensors in the engine management system and anti-lock braking system. These signals are sensitive to corrosion on connectors, which is a common side effect of water damage. Your system could continue malfunction for years to come, even if it seems to be working after the flood.

Why Sell Your Junk Car?

If your car is totaled or experienced extensive damage, selling it as a junk car is a smart and lucrative option. Attempting to repair the vehicle is time-consuming, expensive, and, even with the necessary repairs, consumers might be scared off by the history of flooding. 

When you sell a junk car, you won’t spend money on repairs and you’ll still receive cash for the determined value of your vehicle. A scrapyard will recycle the metal and other parts in your car, which is beneficial for the environment.

Get paid for your junk car by contacting T&S Automotive in Thomasville, NC. This family-owned scrapyard has been serving Davidson County for 20 years by buying all types of junk vehicles and car parts. If you want to buy or sell scrap metal or auto parts, visit them for fair prices and efficient service. Call them before 3 p.m. for guaranteed same-day service. Schedule your scrap-metal pick up by calling (336) 882-7989 or send them a message online.