Hurricane Ian Aftermath

As residents of Florida begin to sort through the devastation left by Hurricane Ian, another problem arises. An estimated 70,000 vehicles will be deemed total losses and sent to auction. 

Problem 1: Insurers will take advantage of desperate victims that need to settle their claims in order to purchase another vehicle. The insurers will severely underpay these claims and vehicle owners will be stuck with less money to reasonably replace their vehicle. New and used car prices will rise with the demand to replace the approximately 70,000 cars. Auto Claim Consultants has a staff of auto appraisers that can assist with total loss related matters.

Problem 2: Many of the 70,000 cars will be sent to auction and bought by unscrupulous dealers. They will detail and repair these vehicles as cheap as possible and put them back on dealer lots. Flood cars can have many problems that will not arise immediately. They will be unreliable and turn into a money pit. These cars will not only be for sale in Florida but all over the United States. Buyers are encouraged to do their due diligence. Request a carfax and get a second opinion when looking at a used car. Contact us if you are unsure about a potential purchase, we can provide a checklist of things to look for.

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