ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — As flash floods continue to challenge the Rockford area, experts are sounding an alarm about the hidden dangers posed to vehicles caught in deep water. What may seem like a ...

Save the waterworks and follow these tips on how to prepare for flooding and what to do if it catches you by surprise.

Used car shopping is a high-stakes world in which every mile on the odo tells a story and every dent hides a potentially big headache. The headaches induced by flood-damaged cars, however, are in a ...

This car was flooded badly enough that the engine oil was pure milkshake. Before even thinking about starting it, we had to drain massive amounts of water out of the engine and cycle fresh oil through ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Few people may want to buy a flood-damaged car, but some do — without knowing it.AAA Mid-Atlantic is warning car buyers that damaged vehicles could soon flood the market amid more than 3,000 flash ...

When Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s Gulf Coast in 2022, it destroyed homes and drowned thousands of cars. In some neighborhoods, floodwaters rose high enough to submerge dashboards and ruin engines. Many ...

Homeowners and renters are urged to review their insurance policies, as standard policies often exclude flood damage, requiring separate flood insurance. Flood insurance can be purchased through ...