I see lots of flooded cars listed in Copart and Auction Export site, but it attracts scant attention compared to heavily accidented vehicles.

My egbons and experts in the house, please kindly share your expert opinion and experience with buying, fixing and selling flooded cars in Nigeria.
Can our road side mechanics and large garages rehabilitate these vehicles, especially the famed fear of damage to electrical and electronic components?

PLEASE I NEED YOUR HELP. Thanks in advance and Happy New Year!!!

It depends on the extent of damage from the flood and the expertise of your mechanic.

Naija dealers will always tell you it's a good buy. I fell into the trap of one and so from personal experience, please stay off the flooded cars. Dealer had persuaded me that he had bought so many and the cars will start once in Nigeria and need very minimal repairs.

He ordered mine and for 3-months after arrival into Nigeria, we've changed virtually all parts of the car. Only the body was good. While waiting, I decided to order same car clean title which I now drive without any issue. Cost comparison, the clean title car is now cheaper than the so-called fixed flooded car which still gives issues especially electrical components

sholatech: Naija dealers will always tell you it's a good buy. I fell into the trap of one and so from personal experience, please stay off the flooded cars. Dealer had persuaded me that he had bought so many and the cars will start once in Nigeria and need very minimal repairs.

He ordered mine and for 3-months after arrival into Nigeria, we've changed virtually all parts of the car. Only the body was good. While waiting, I decided to order same car clean title which I now drive without any issue. Cost comparison, the clean title car is now cheaper than the so-called fixed flooded car which still gives issues especially electrical components

Wao!!! Thanks @sholatech for sharing. Real eye opener

Don`t touch it even with a long pole.
Their issues are endless, even if you get the car running, you will keep having to repair or replace one part after the order even the replaced parts can even be replaced, especially the electrical components.
It`s an unwise choice.

Flooding is the worst that can happen to a car, buying a flooded car is like buying the empty shell, virtually everything will need a replacement. dont even try it with a pole. its a nooo nooo nooo. i will recommend accidental cars to flooded. most accidental cars are mechanically and electrically sound all u need to do is find one with minor impact, may be fender or just bumper damage and be sure of no chases damage, its surely repairable. flooded, my brother Run dont dare it.

luvinhubby: Don`t touch it even with a long pole.
Their issues are endless, even if you get the car running, you will keep having to repair or replace one part after the order even the replaced parts can even be replaced, especially the electrical components.
It`s an unwise choice.

Thanks my broda

kolaaderin: Flooding is the worst that can happen to a car, buying a flooded car is like buying the empty shell, virtually everything will need a replacement. dont even try it with a pole. its a nooo nooo nooo. i will recommend accidental cars to flooded. most accidental cars are mechanically and electrically sound all u need to do is find one with minor impact, may be fender or just bumper damage and be sure of no chases damage, its surely repairable. flooded, my brother Run dont dare it.

Thanks @koladerin. I Don pick race already. U hv saved me from big wahala.

I bought one last year and the flood level was just above the gear. We chanfe all electrical components; modules, harnesses, etc. The engine was not affected and the body had no issues. Its taking about 6months now and we have spent a lot on the car. Fortunately, we got it really cheap and if we decide to sell it we'd still make money.
My advise, buy if its low level flood, gear and below, try and avoid cars with loads of electronics as they'll cost more to fix. If you don't have a competent car shop, please stay away.