Flooded Car Repair
Water-damaged vehicle? Get a professional evaluation before you restart it or authorize repairs.
Flood water can affect more than the carpet. Electrical modules, wiring, airbags, restraints, connectors, and safety systems may all need to be checked before a water-damaged vehicle is road-ready.
Do not restart a flooded vehicle
If your vehicle has been in standing or rising water, turn it off and have it towed in rather than driving it home. Starting it after water gets in can make the damage worse.
Once it's at our shop, we document the water damage and inspect the areas that affect safety and drivability, then explain what we found so you can decide next steps with your insurance company.
Repairable or a total loss?
Some water-damaged vehicles can be repaired, others are not safe or economical to restore. It depends on how high the water reached, how long it sat, and which systems were affected. Our documentation gives you a repair plan or the information you need for a total-loss conversation.
Our process
Secure & document
We record the vehicle's condition and the evidence of water intrusion.
Water-damage assessment
Body, interior, wiring, modules, and safety systems are inspected.
Repairability review
We explain what's practical and what could make restoration unsafe or uneconomical.
Repair plan & insurance support
You get a clear plan and documentation for your adjuster.
Why Motor City?
- 24/7 towing so you don't restart it
- Full documentation for your claim
- Honest repair vs. total-loss advice
- Comprehensive claims handled
Insurance or private pay
Michigan law gives you the right to choose your repair shop. We work with all insurance companies, and if you're paying out of pocket, you get a straight estimate with no padding. Know your rights →
See our other services
Collision Repair
Frame, unibody, and panel repair after accidents of every size. Factory fit and finish restored.
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Auto Paint & Refinishing
Color-matched paint, blended into the panels around it. No mismatched doors.
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Dent & Scratch Repair
Door dings, parking-lot dents, and key scratches fixed without repainting the whole car.
View Service →Need your car fixed now?
Call the shop or request an estimate online. We'll take it from there.
(313) 653-3000