Popular Post harryd Posted March 9, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) Nice to enjoy the rain in the morning, but now it's getting too much to the state that it become a risk to my car. My car is almost half sunk in rain today in Jebel Ali. Please advise at the earliest how to save the car with minimal damage, as I am afraid to open it to let more water enter the car. What to do guys, please help fast. Similar video shared by Abu Dhabi guys, so it's big money at risk now and I am super scared. Edited March 11, 2016 by harryd Added more images 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandan Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 If you car is already sunk, stay put and dont open is the right approach. Let water level lower down and let car sit for few hours before starting to not to damage any electrical sensors etc from the water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Danny Posted March 9, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 DO NOT START THE CAR ENGINE BEFORE YOU DO BELOW CHECKS: Disconnect the battery safely and make sure to let car engine hood open and inspect properly Check the engine oil condition and see if water has made it in the engine bay through dipstick or filter area then get the engine oil change before you start the car. Put it on recovery and get the car to workshop. Remove the carpet and all upholstery if you can and let them dry out completely asap, as dampness inside the car will leave the smell for ages. Once car started fine, get the full under-body checked and get the rust proofing or corrosion protection installed again professionally to not to let the rust develop in under body car components and chassis. If the water level has already hit the dashboard, then it's advisable to call your insurance and ask them to total off the car as then you starting it will multiply the damage internally and insurance might wipe their hands off. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethan Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Take the picture and the video if your car was flooded and you are reluctant to start and inclined for totalling as when insurance agent comes it will help to prove the damage is by non moving car. Insurance doesn't cover water or flood damage in a moving car, as they always put a blame on driver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Yesterday SMS from my insurance (Dar Al Takaful) warning me to not to drive in deep water. Quite funny to see such message stating the obvious fact, but more surprising to hear car insurance approach toward such claims. I hope I am covered with "storm and flood" as stated in the policy. 3 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ging Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 This is interesting topic I printed and saved in my car dashboard. My car was yesterday little bit drowned and in evening it started perfectly fine when was logged water dispersed. Water must have touched the chassis and little bit under-body, do I need to redo the rust proofing or it's ok....? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayman_khateeb Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 7 hours ago, ging said: This is interesting topic I printed and saved in my car dashboard. My car was yesterday little bit drowned and in evening it started perfectly fine when was logged water dispersed. Water must have touched the chassis and little bit under-body, do I need to redo the rust proofing or it's ok....? rust proofing will be fine, depending on your car, you might want to re-grease the wheel bearings and differential oil if applicable, usually differential breather should be high enough, but worths checking.. usually this info and what to check after water crossing is mentioned in the car booklet/manual, at least for 4x4s 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryd Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Thanks everyone for your response, I did not start the car that day and went yesterday when everything was cleared. Removed the battery and open every door and window for 8 hours. I also removed as many as electrical socket in engine bay as I can reach to let them air dry in case there is any water inside the socket. I started car after 8 hours and car started in a flash. Thank God and thank everyone at Carnity for giving me with this idea to save my car. I love you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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