Goats Trail 4x4 Off-Road Blog

That too-good-to-be-true deal on a low-mileage 4Runner might have a soggy secret. 

Sure, we’re always on the lookout for a great deal on a new rig. 

And when riders upgrade or retailers are looking to liquidate their inventory, you might find a few rigs with “flood damage” listed on the title. But what does that really mean? And is it worth taking the risk?

With recent flooding events across the country, flood-damaged vehicles are sneaking into the used market at alarming rates. Here are some of our tips to protect yourself from buying someone else's waterlogged nightmare.