Watch Out for Water Damaged Used Cars

Whether you are relocating to New Jersey and need a new automobile or are just looking to upgrade the one you already have, be careful as flood-damaged vehicles are making their way to dealers. Thanks to Hurricane Irene, numerous flood-damaged vehicles will be entering the market. From there, a vehicle may participate in 'title washing' where the vehicle would be moved to different states and change ownership multiple times in order to eliminate any paper trail leading back to the water damage. This damage may not be immediately apparent to new car owners, making this practice quite sneaky. Be on the lookout for any signs of water damage when buying a car such as musty odors, dirt in weird places and discolored carpeting. If you're moving from a different state, maybe it's best to just hire a New Jersey moving company to relocate your car along with the rest of your items.