Guard Against Flood-Damaged Vehicles With Pohanka Lexus in Chantilly, VA

Flood damage is indiscriminate — it destroys homes, entire cities, and, our specialty, vehicles. While we do everything we can to help out those in need during these tough times, we don’t forget about our customers. Flood-damaged vehicles are slowly making their way across the country, and we want you to be aware of this if you’re in the market for a pre-owned car. The best way to guard against this is to purchase from a reputable dealer, like us here at Lexus of Chantilly!

We thoroughly vet our vehicles before rolling them onto our pre-owned lot, and we do it as much for our sake as for our customers. We’ve been named Dealer of the Year by DealerRater* and have a plethora of positive testimonials from customers, which are proudly displayed right here on our site — we’d never want to tarnish our good name by selling a flood-damaged vehicle. On top of our own Service Department scrutinizing every mechanized bit on each vehicle we take in, we also closely analyze the CARFAX® Vehicle History Report^™ for every car, and then we prominently display it next to each entry on our website. This document not only tells you how many owners a vehicle has had, as well as its service history and if it’s been in any accidents, but it also tells you where it’s driven the majority of its miles. This is crucial in identifying flood-damaged vehicles!

Sometimes you fall in love with a specific pre-owned vehicle and it just can’t be helped, so we at Lexus of Chantilly will give you some guidance on ensuring the vehicle is clean. First, definitely request the CARFAX®. Second, use your primary senses when assessing the vehicle. A moldy or mildewy smell while sitting in the cabin should be an immediate red flag. Another flashing sign should be a large discrepancy in the coloring of the upper versus lower upholstery — that would be from sitting water. In both of those cases, we recommend stepping out of the vehicle, thanking that person for their time, and searching elsewhere.

The safest way to guard against flood-damaged vehicles is with Pohanka Lexus in Chantilly, VA. We pride ourselves on our quality product and pristine reputation, and we’d love to show off our hospitality, too! We’re open seven days a week and conveniently located at 13911 Route 50 Chantilly. in Chantilly, VA, so swing by whenever works best for you!