The question if the car is flooded?

The question of whether a car has been flooded and whether it should be repaired depends on the factors: the altitude of the car flood, the length of time it drowns, and the speed of repairing it. If the car is drowned deep and for a long time, parts inside the car, such as the engine, electrical system, and power transmission, may be severely damaged. Repairs may require high costs...

A drowning car can be repaired, but the cost-effectiveness of repairing it depends on the damage level of the car. If the flood reaches a level so high that it severely damages the electrical and engine systems, the repair cost can be so high that it is not cost-effective compared to the value of the car.

Preliminary damage assessment

In general, the estimated level of damage and cost (based on information from the Security Council) can be divided as follows:

Level A (Flood to Car Floor / Carpet): Repair cost about 8,000 - 10,000 baht, usually cleaning and checking basic systems such as removing seats, carpets, cleaning wires.

Level B (Flood to Seat): Repair cost about 15,000 - 20,000 baht. More electricity is involved under the seat and inside the cabin.

Level C (Flooding to the lower part of the front console): Repair cost about 25,000 - 30,000 baht or more, which can mean damage to control boxes and complex electronic systems.

Higher Level (Flood to Front / Roof Console): Repair costs can be so high that insurance is considered total loss, meaning repair costs exceed 40-60% of the car's value.

What to do immediately when the car is drowning

Absolutely ban on starting the car: Trying to start the car can cause water to enter the engine and cause serious damage (engine collapse).

Immediately Remove Battery Polarity: To Prevent Short Circuit and Damage to Electrical System

Contact a repair garage or service center: Have a specialist mechanic assess the damage and take the correct steps, such as changing engine oil, gear oil, and scavenging moisture in various systems.

Insurance helps.

If your car has class 1 car insurance or flood cover insurance, the insurer will often help take care of the cost of repairing or compensating for the policy terms, which will be more cost-effective than repairing it yourself without insurance.