TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Sep 20, 2021

The Tennessee Attorney General’s Division of Consumer Affairs is warning consumers about flood damaged vehicles that may appear in used car markets following Hurricane Ida. In the past, vehicles from hurricane impacted areas have been sold to unsuspecting consumers without proper disclosure, the office reports. To avoid purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle, consumers should check a car’s history using its VIN number, review the title before signing a contract or paying money, examine the car for signs of flood damage, and get the car inspected by an independent mechanic. Learn more here.