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Flood Damaged Cars Receive National Attention; Free Carfax Flood Check Available for Consumers

--Flood damaged cars have once again taken center stage. As a reminder, consumers can check for any flood damage titles at www.carfax.com/flood free of charge. Nationally-recognized consumer reporter Janice Lieberman featured flood damaged cars washing up across the country in a posting on iVillage.com this morning.

A recent study by Carfax shows that flood damaged cars revealed by Carfax Vehicle History Reports has doubled nationwide over the last five years. Share with your viewers some additional resources they can use to avoid unknowingly buying a waterlogged wreck.

Carfax communications director Larry Gamache is available for interview to discuss the dangers of flooded vehicles and offer tips for avoiding the purchase of unsafe vehicles. A graphic showing the movement of flooded cars across the U.S. is also available for use.