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Hydrolock Engine- Water Damaged Car |
- Get car towed to German Car Depot
- Remove water and clean carpets with enzimes.
- Install powerfull fand and De Humidifiers if needed.
- VW's and Audi's must get the Flood Water Removed ASAP
The GCD staff will work around the clock to minimize any major damage before you car gets goes beyond expensive repairs.
At German Car Depot the 1st thing we assess is the water in the car we use special enzymes to clean the car pickup the carpet and put fans under them this way mold does not grow we will then work with you to you with your insurance company to make sure the car comes out just as it was before the rain if not better call now for appointment.
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Hydrolock (short for hydraulic lock) is the immobilization of an engines pistons by a liquid such as storm/rainwater.
Automotive engines are designed to compress a gas/air mixture. If a significant amount of water is sucked into the engines combustion chamber through the air intake, compression becomes impossible. As a worst case scenario, Hydrolock will cause significant engine damage.
During the South Florida rainy season we see this problem a lot. It can happen so easily - you are driving through standing water caused by a rain storm, when water enters through your engines air intake system. Your engine comes to an abrupt stop and will not restart.
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When
hydrolock occurs on a Volkswagen or Audi vehicle, it might not always cause catastrophic
damage to the engine. for instance, when a turbo engine experiences hydrolock
it undergoes less damage than a non-turbo engine. The turbo compressor suffers
damage due to the quick cooling caused by the water.
Other problems caused by hydrolocking are not always obvious for Volkswagen
and Audi car technicians.
For example, a slightly bent rod (a common problem) will not have a notable
effect on the way the engine works but it will eventually cause damage on the
bearing. Other parts of the engine, such as the camshaft, timing chain, timing
belt and piston skirts could not have apartment damage, but could later
contribute to major failure of the engine.
Repairing a Volkswagen or Audi engine with Hydrolock, its a job for experts only
At German Car Depot we are experts!
The factory warranty on new cars will always deny a claim for hydrolock, but your insurance company will most certainly cover the damage.
If your car is covered by a global policy, the water found will be considered a failure due to a road in bad condition and the damage caused by hydrolock will be covered.
At German Car Depot we have a strong understanding of how insurance companies work and will work your claim from beginning to end.
Even if you don't have insurance, German Car Depot is the shop to perform this complicated engine repairs . We work with our customers at a personal level and can adjust a repair to meet your vehicle's need and still be on your budget
Towing:
We offer free towing 24/7 to German Car Depot service center for any Volkswagen or Audi vehicle with hydrolock. Call our preffered towing company TLC Towing. Their telephone number is 954-564-0486, they will bill us for your towing. All County Towing knows excatly where we are located and what to do with your car and keys. There is no need for you to come with the car. You can also call us at 954-921-1515. If it's after our office hours, leave us a voicemail. All County Towing can also tow you car from any dealership or independen Volkswagen / Audi repair shop in South Florida.
Loan cars:
You might qualify for a free loan/rental car. Please call us for more details.
Serving customers in Broward, Dade and Palm Beach counties and from the nearby cities of
Boca Raton, Aventura, Coral Gables, Kendall, Key Largo, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Margate
Pompano Beach, Plantation, Weston, Parlkand, Wilton Manors, and Hallandale Beach Florida. |
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