{"content_id":"xrohobncxh","slug":"carhistory-used-car-flood-history-check","locale":"en","schema_type":"HowTo","category":"how_to","category_name":"How-to","title":"CarHistory Used Car Flood History Check","summary":"You can use the Korea Insurance Development Institute's free flood accident lookup with a license plate number or VIN. Flood damage without an insurance claim will not show up, so cross-check Car365 and the vehicle performance and condition inspection report.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"OnBinder Editorial Team","url":"https://onbinder.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["Have the vehicle's license plate number or VIN ready.","Enter the number in the Korea Insurance Development Institute's free flood accident lookup on CarHistory.","Save the results and lookup date, and check what the insurance claim records cover.","For vehicles registered for sale, also check the flood damage information on Car365.","Compare the vehicle performance and condition inspection report with the actual vehicle before deciding whether to buy."],"content_markdown":"To check whether a used car has been flooded, have its license plate number or vehicle identification number ready. You can check its flood insurance claims history for free through the Korea Insurance Development Institute’s CarHistory service. There is no application deadline. However, a vehicle cannot be assumed to be free of flood damage just because no record appears.\n\nCheck the conditions for each fee under “Service Fees” on the CarHistory website. (Verified rates: members checking a vehicle to buy a used car pay 770 won per search for up to five searches a year. Nonmembers and searches beyond the discount limit cost 2,200 won per search. All prices include VAT. Source: carhistory.or.kr. Checked 2026-09-30.)\n\n## How to Check a Car’s Flood History on CarHistory\n\nEnter the license plate number or vehicle identification number to check for flood damage handled through insurance. A vehicle identification number is a unique identifier assigned to each car. Ask the seller for the number of the car you plan to buy.\n\n1. Open the Korea Insurance Development Institute’s [Free Flood Accident Search](https://www.carhistory.or.kr/search/carhistory/freeSearch.car).\n2. Select the type of number you will enter.\n3. Enter the license plate number without spaces.\n4. Select “Search” and read the information on the screen.\n5. Save the results along with the search date.\n\nOn the website, go to “Free Services \u003e Free Flood Accident Search.” This is a separate menu from the general accident history search. The service may be unavailable during maintenance.\n\n## Comparing Free and Paid Searches\n\nIf you only need to check flood insurance claims history, use the free option. The general accident history search has a separate fee. The amounts below are the published rates in the [Service Fees](https://www.carhistory.or.kr/serviceInfo/payInfo.page).\n\n| Search type | What it checks | Cost and conditions |\n|---|---|---|\n| Free Flood Accident Search | Flood accidents handled through insurance | Free |\n| Free Vehicle Scrapping Accident Search | Vehicle scrapping accidents reported to insurers | Free |\n| General accident history search, member discount | Accident, change, and vehicle use history | Members searching to buy a used car: 770 won per search for up to five searches a year |\n| General accident history search, standard rate | Accident, change, and vehicle use history | Nonmembers or searches beyond the discount limit: 2,200 won per search |\n\nPaid search fees include VAT. Check the rate that applies before paying. A paid search also does not uncover every flood incident that was not handled through insurance.\n\n## What the Insurance Records Cover\n\nThis service is based on automobile insurance accident data from non-life insurers. The Korea Insurance Development Institute says it uses relevant information from 1996 onward. The results are not based on a direct investigation of every accident involving the vehicle. You can check the information provided in the [Service Introduction](https://www.carhistory.or.kr/serviceInfo/carhistory.page).\n\n| Information type | What to check | What to keep in mind |\n|---|---|---|\n| General vehicle information | Manufacturer, model name, model year, engine displacement, and more | Compare it with the car you plan to buy |\n| Special insurance accident information | Flood damage, theft, and total loss | Check each type of record separately |\n| Insurance accident information | Damage to the vehicle, damage to another vehicle, insurance payout amounts, and more | Distinguish whose losses were covered and what was covered |\n| Change history | Changes of owner or license plate number | Do not infer flood damage from a change alone |\n| Vehicle use history | Rental, commercial, government use, and more | Use it to check how the vehicle was previously used |\n\nOwn-vehicle damage coverage pays for damage to the insured vehicle. The free flood search reports flood insurance accidents involving vehicles with this coverage. Property damage liability coverage pays for damage to other people’s vehicles or property.\n\nThe Korea Insurance Development Institute describes the nature of the search results as follows.\n\n\u003e We urge you to use CarHistory only as supplementary information.\n\u003e\n\u003e Source: CarHistory, “Service Limitations, Including Missing or Incorrect Information”\n\n## Why Flood Damage Not Handled Through Insurance Is Missing\n\nFlood damage that was not reported to an insurer or handled through insurance will not appear in the search. For example, if the owner paid for repairs directly, there may be no insurance payout record. That does not mean the vehicle was never flooded. The [information limitations in the sample report](https://www.carhistory.or.kr/guide/sample.page) also explain why records may be missing.\n\n### Breakdown by Situation\n\nThe additional documents to check depend on why a record is missing.\n\n| Vehicle situation | How to interpret the result | What else to check |\n|---|---|---|\n| Flood damage was handled through insurance | The accident can appear once the relevant insurance data is reflected | Accident date and repair documents |\n| The owner paid for flood repairs directly | The repairs may not appear in the insurance history | Repair statement and the actual vehicle |\n| The vehicle had periods without own-vehicle damage coverage | No repair payouts under that coverage will be recorded for those periods | Maintenance and inspection records from those periods |\n| A recent accident claim is still being processed | The amount or other information may not be final | Claim status and later search results |\n| An accident was covered by a transport mutual aid association | It may be missing from a search based on automobile insurance data | Related compensation and repair documents |\n\nA period without own-vehicle damage coverage is not itself evidence of flood damage. It means accidents during that period are difficult to verify through records for that coverage. Conversely, do not assume that there are no records under other types of insurance.\n\n## How Should You Read “Total Loss” and “Not Finalized”?\n\nA total loss designation alone cannot tell you whether a vehicle was flooded. Total loss is used when repairs are impossible or repair costs exceed the vehicle’s value, among other cases. Check the flood damage and total loss entries separately. For definitions, see the [CarHistory glossary](https://www.carhistory.or.kr/guide/dictionary.page).\n\n“Not finalized” means the accident claim is still being processed or the data has not yet been updated. This includes cases where the insurance payout has not been determined. A reported claim without a final payout amount may also be marked “Not finalized.”\n\nRead repair costs and insurance payouts separately, too. Repair costs are direct expenses such as parts, labor, and painting. An insurance payout is the amount the insurer paid. No single amount can establish how deeply a car was flooded or its current condition.\n\n## Comparing Results with Car365 Flood History\n\nIf the car has been registered for sale, check Car365 as well. This service uses maintenance and inspection records in addition to insurance data. Do not assume it covers every vehicle sold in a private transaction.\n\nThe Korea Transportation Safety Authority explained the scope of the information on August 26, 2025. It includes maintenance history and performance and condition inspection history. It also uses total and partial loss information from the Korea Insurance Development Institute and information identified by local governments. Check the [Authority’s guide to flood information searches](https://main.kotsa.or.kr/portal/bbs/report_view.do?bbscSeqn=18656\u0026menuCode=05010200) for details.\n\n| Way to check | Main information | Vehicles covered | Limitation |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CarHistory free flood search | Flood accidents handled through automobile insurance | Vehicles searched by license plate number or vehicle identification number | Cannot confirm flood damage not handled through insurance |\n| Car365 flood information search | Flood-related information from maintenance, inspections, insurance, and local governments | Vehicles owned by dealers and registered for sale | Cannot confirm facts that were not collected |\n| Performance and condition inspection report | Vehicle condition and recorded history at the time of inspection | The actual vehicle you plan to buy | You must compare the document with the vehicle |\n\nFollow these steps to search Car365.\n\n1. Visit the [Car365 website](https://www.car365.go.kr/main.do).\n2. Select “Flood Information Search.”\n3. Complete any verification steps required on the screen.\n4. Enter the license plate number to search.\n5. Compare any flood-related records with other information.\n\nA vehicle may not be eligible for a search, or no result may appear. Do not interpret either situation as “no flood damage.” First check whether the vehicle is registered for sale and whether you entered the correct number.\n\n## What to Compare on the Performance and Condition Inspection Report\n\nCheck the “Special History” section of the report for flood damage. Do not stop after reading a “No Accident History” designation. The form has separate entries for accident history and flood or fire damage. You can see the entries on [Form No. 82 under the Enforcement Rules of the Motor Vehicle Management Act](https://www.law.go.kr/LSW/flDownload.do?bylClsCd=110202\u0026flSeq=158744167\u0026gubun=).\n\n| Item to compare | What to check |\n|---|---|\n| License plate number and vehicle identification number | Whether the search results, report, and actual vehicle match |\n| Special history | Flood and fire designations and the seller’s explanation |\n| Accident, replacement, and repair history | Whether repaired areas relate to the insurance history |\n| Mileage | The reading when the report was prepared and the current odometer reading |\n| Inspection date and inspector | When the document was prepared and who inspected the vehicle |\n| Special notes and inspector’s comments | Additional explanations or separately noted conditions |\n\nInsurance payout amounts and the report’s repair entries may not correspond one-to-one. If they differ, ask the seller for supporting documents. Have a repair shop inspect the actual vehicle if the documents do not explain something.\n\n## How to Record Search and Inspection Dates Together\n\nWrite down the dates for each source so you can identify periods the information does not cover. The accident date and the date insurance data is updated may differ. An inspection report also cannot show the vehicle’s condition after the inspection. Keep these points in mind when comparing records.\n\n1. Write down the date of each search.\n2. List the displayed accident dates alongside the report’s inspection date.\n3. Ask the seller whether the vehicle was repaired or flooded after the inspection.\n4. If you received only an old screenshot of search results, search again before deciding whether to buy.\n5. Check conflicting information against repair records and an inspection of the actual vehicle.\n\nFor example, the insurance history may show no record while the inspection report indicates flood damage. Do not disregard the report just because the insurance history says “none.” Find out why they differ, including whether the damage was handled without insurance.\n\n## Common Mistakes\n\nDo not treat “none” in a search result as a guarantee of the vehicle’s condition. Each source collects different information for a different purpose. Making the following distinctions can help prevent mistaken conclusions.\n\n| Common interpretation | What to distinguish |\n|---|---|\n| No flood insurance record means the car was not flooded | Flood damage not handled through insurance may be missing |\n| No total loss record means no flood damage | Flood damage and total loss are separate items to check |\n| Frequent changes of owner mean the car was flooded | Changes of owner alone do not establish the cause of an accident |\n| An empty vehicle scrapping search means the car can be driven normally | Scrapping information reported to insurers and the vehicle’s actual condition are different things |\n| No records on either site means the check is complete | You still need to compare the inspection report with the actual vehicle |\n\n## What Popular Models and Standard Vehicle Values Are For\n\nPopular model statistics and standard vehicle values cannot establish whether an individual vehicle has been flooded. The popular models list is based on an analysis of vehicles whose accident histories were searched. Do not read it as a ranking of actual sales or vehicle condition. The scope of the statistics is shown in the [popular models search guide](https://www.carhistory.or.kr/statistic/popular/list.car).\n\nThe standard vehicle value is a benchmark used to assess the insured value of a vehicle under own-vehicle damage coverage and the amount of a loss. It does not mean the vehicle you plan to buy will sell for that amount. The Korea Insurance Research Institute’s [automobile history information glossary](https://www.kiri.or.kr/community/materialView.do?bid=355\u0026tpcd=P01) also distinguishes these uses.\n\n| Menu | What it is for | Can it replace a flood check? |\n|---|---|---|\n| Popular models search | Checking search users’ interest by vehicle model | No |\n| Standard vehicle value | Checking the benchmark for a vehicle’s value under insurance | No |\n| Free Vehicle Scrapping Accident Search | Checking scrapping accidents reported to insurers | Use it separately from a flood search |\n\nThe free vehicle scrapping accident search provides relevant reports from April 2018 onward. It covers reports submitted to insurers after an automobile insurance claim was handled. The service states that scrapping not handled through insurance will not appear.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTo check whether a used car has been flooded, have its license plate number or vehicle identification number ready. You can check its flood insurance claims history for free through the Korea Insurance Development Institute’s CarHistory service. There is no application deadline. However, a vehicle cannot be assumed to be free of flood damage just because no record appears.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the conditions for each fee under “Service Fees” on the CarHistory website. (Verified rates: members checking a vehicle to buy a used car pay 770 won per search for up to five searches a year. Nonmembers and searches beyond the discount limit cost 2,200 won per search. All prices include VAT. Source: carhistory.or.kr. Checked 2026-09-30.)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-check-a-cars-flood-history-on-carhistory\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-check-a-cars-flood-history-on-carhistory\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to Check a Car’s Flood History on CarHistory\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter the license plate number or vehicle identification number to check for flood damage handled through insurance. A vehicle identification number is a unique identifier assigned to each car. Ask the seller for the number of the car you plan to buy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the Korea Insurance Development Institute’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.carhistory.or.kr/search/carhistory/freeSearch.car\"\u003eFree Flood Accident Search\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the type of number you will enter.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the license plate number without spaces.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect “Search” and read the information on the screen.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSave the results along with the search date.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the website, go to “Free Services \u0026gt; Free Flood Accident Search.” This is a separate menu from the general accident history search. The service may be unavailable during maintenance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparing-free-and-paid-searches\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparing-free-and-paid-searches\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparing Free and Paid Searches\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you only need to check flood insurance claims history, use the free option. The general accident history search has a separate fee. The amounts below are the published rates in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.carhistory.or.kr/serviceInfo/payInfo.page\"\u003eService Fees\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSearch type\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it checks\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost and conditions\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Search type\"\u003eFree Flood Accident Search\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it checks\"\u003eFlood accidents handled through insurance\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Cost and conditions\"\u003eFree\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Search type\"\u003eFree Vehicle Scrapping Accident Search\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it checks\"\u003eVehicle scrapping accidents reported to insurers\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Cost and conditions\"\u003eFree\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Search type\"\u003eGeneral accident history search, member discount\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it checks\"\u003eAccident, change, and vehicle use history\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Cost and conditions\"\u003eMembers searching to buy a used car: 770 won per search for up to five searches a year\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Search type\"\u003eGeneral accident history search, standard rate\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it checks\"\u003eAccident, change, and vehicle use history\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Cost and conditions\"\u003eNonmembers or searches beyond the discount limit: 2,200 won per search\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaid search fees include VAT. Check the rate that applies before paying. A paid search also does not uncover every flood incident that was not handled through insurance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-the-insurance-records-cover\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-the-insurance-records-cover\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat the Insurance Records Cover\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis service is based on automobile insurance accident data from non-life insurers. The Korea Insurance Development Institute says it uses relevant information from 1996 onward. The results are not based on a direct investigation of every accident involving the vehicle. You can check the information provided in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.carhistory.or.kr/serviceInfo/carhistory.page\"\u003eService Introduction\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation type\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to keep in mind\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information type\"\u003eGeneral vehicle information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eManufacturer, model name, model year, engine displacement, and more\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to keep in mind\"\u003eCompare it with the car you plan to buy\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information type\"\u003eSpecial insurance accident information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eFlood damage, theft, and total loss\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to keep in mind\"\u003eCheck each type of record separately\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information type\"\u003eInsurance accident information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eDamage to the vehicle, damage to another vehicle, insurance payout amounts, and more\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to keep in mind\"\u003eDistinguish whose losses were covered and what was covered\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information type\"\u003eChange history\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eChanges of owner or license plate number\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to keep in mind\"\u003eDo not infer flood damage from a change alone\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information type\"\u003eVehicle use history\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eRental, commercial, government use, and more\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to keep in mind\"\u003eUse it to check how the vehicle was previously used\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn-vehicle damage coverage pays for damage to the insured vehicle. The free flood search reports flood insurance accidents involving vehicles with this coverage. Property damage liability coverage pays for damage to other people’s vehicles or property.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Korea Insurance Development Institute describes the nature of the search results as follows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe urge you to use CarHistory only as supplementary information.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: CarHistory, “Service Limitations, Including Missing or Incorrect Information”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#why-flood-damage-not-handled-through-insurance-is-missing\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"why-flood-damage-not-handled-through-insurance-is-missing\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhy Flood Damage Not Handled Through Insurance Is Missing\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlood damage that was not reported to an insurer or handled through insurance will not appear in the search. For example, if the owner paid for repairs directly, there may be no insurance payout record. That does not mean the vehicle was never flooded. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.carhistory.or.kr/guide/sample.page\"\u003einformation limitations in the sample report\u003c/a\u003e also explain why records may be missing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#breakdown-by-situation\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"breakdown-by-situation\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eBreakdown by Situation\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional documents to check depend on why a record is missing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle situation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow to interpret the result\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat else to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Vehicle situation\"\u003eFlood damage was handled through insurance\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to interpret the result\"\u003eThe accident can appear once the relevant insurance data is reflected\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What else to check\"\u003eAccident date and repair documents\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Vehicle situation\"\u003eThe owner paid for flood repairs directly\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to interpret the result\"\u003eThe repairs may not appear in the insurance history\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What else to check\"\u003eRepair statement and the actual vehicle\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Vehicle situation\"\u003eThe vehicle had periods without own-vehicle damage coverage\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to interpret the result\"\u003eNo repair payouts under that coverage will be recorded for those periods\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What else to check\"\u003eMaintenance and inspection records from those periods\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Vehicle situation\"\u003eA recent accident claim is still being processed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to interpret the result\"\u003eThe amount or other information may not be final\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What else to check\"\u003eClaim status and later search results\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Vehicle situation\"\u003eAn accident was covered by a transport mutual aid association\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to interpret the result\"\u003eIt may be missing from a search based on automobile insurance data\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What else to check\"\u003eRelated compensation and repair documents\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA period without own-vehicle damage coverage is not itself evidence of flood damage. It means accidents during that period are difficult to verify through records for that coverage. Conversely, do not assume that there are no records under other types of insurance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-should-you-read-total-loss-and-not-finalized\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-should-you-read-total-loss-and-not-finalized\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow Should You Read “Total Loss” and “Not Finalized”?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total loss designation alone cannot tell you whether a vehicle was flooded. Total loss is used when repairs are impossible or repair costs exceed the vehicle’s value, among other cases. Check the flood damage and total loss entries separately. For definitions, see the \u003ca href=\"https://www.carhistory.or.kr/guide/dictionary.page\"\u003eCarHistory glossary\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Not finalized” means the accident claim is still being processed or the data has not yet been updated. This includes cases where the insurance payout has not been determined. A reported claim without a final payout amount may also be marked “Not finalized.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead repair costs and insurance payouts separately, too. Repair costs are direct expenses such as parts, labor, and painting. An insurance payout is the amount the insurer paid. No single amount can establish how deeply a car was flooded or its current condition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparing-results-with-car365-flood-history\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparing-results-with-car365-flood-history\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparing Results with Car365 Flood History\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the car has been registered for sale, check Car365 as well. This service uses maintenance and inspection records in addition to insurance data. Do not assume it covers every vehicle sold in a private transaction.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Korea Transportation Safety Authority explained the scope of the information on August 26, 2025. It includes maintenance history and performance and condition inspection history. It also uses total and partial loss information from the Korea Insurance Development Institute and information identified by local governments. Check the \u003ca href=\"https://main.kotsa.or.kr/portal/bbs/report_view.do?bbscSeqn=18656\u0026amp;menuCode=05010200\"\u003eAuthority’s guide to flood information searches\u003c/a\u003e for details.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWay to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain information\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicles covered\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimitation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Way to check\"\u003eCarHistory free flood search\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main information\"\u003eFlood accidents handled through automobile insurance\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Vehicles covered\"\u003eVehicles searched by license plate number or vehicle identification number\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Limitation\"\u003eCannot confirm flood damage not handled through insurance\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Way to check\"\u003eCar365 flood information search\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main information\"\u003eFlood-related information from maintenance, inspections, insurance, and local governments\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Vehicles covered\"\u003eVehicles owned by dealers and registered for sale\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Limitation\"\u003eCannot confirm facts that were not collected\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Way to check\"\u003ePerformance and condition inspection report\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main information\"\u003eVehicle condition and recorded history at the time of inspection\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Vehicles covered\"\u003eThe actual vehicle you plan to buy\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Limitation\"\u003eYou must compare the document with the vehicle\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow these steps to search Car365.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the \u003ca href=\"https://www.car365.go.kr/main.do\"\u003eCar365 website\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect “Flood Information Search.”\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete any verification steps required on the screen.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the license plate number to search.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare any flood-related records with other information.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vehicle may not be eligible for a search, or no result may appear. Do not interpret either situation as “no flood damage.” First check whether the vehicle is registered for sale and whether you entered the correct number.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-to-compare-on-the-performance-and-condition-inspection-report\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-to-compare-on-the-performance-and-condition-inspection-report\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat to Compare on the Performance and Condition Inspection Report\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the “Special History” section of the report for flood damage. Do not stop after reading a “No Accident History” designation. The form has separate entries for accident history and flood or fire damage. You can see the entries on \u003ca href=\"https://www.law.go.kr/LSW/flDownload.do?bylClsCd=110202\u0026amp;flSeq=158744167\u0026amp;gubun=\"\u003eForm No. 82 under the Enforcement Rules of the Motor Vehicle Management Act\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem to compare\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to compare\"\u003eLicense plate number and vehicle identification number\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eWhether the search results, report, and actual vehicle match\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to compare\"\u003eSpecial history\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eFlood and fire designations and the seller’s explanation\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to compare\"\u003eAccident, replacement, and repair history\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eWhether repaired areas relate to the insurance history\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to compare\"\u003eMileage\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eThe reading when the report was prepared and the current odometer reading\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to compare\"\u003eInspection date and inspector\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eWhen the document was prepared and who inspected the vehicle\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to compare\"\u003eSpecial notes and inspector’s comments\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eAdditional explanations or separately noted conditions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsurance payout amounts and the report’s repair entries may not correspond one-to-one. If they differ, ask the seller for supporting documents. Have a repair shop inspect the actual vehicle if the documents do not explain something.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-record-search-and-inspection-dates-together\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-record-search-and-inspection-dates-together\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to Record Search and Inspection Dates Together\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrite down the dates for each source so you can identify periods the information does not cover. The accident date and the date insurance data is updated may differ. An inspection report also cannot show the vehicle’s condition after the inspection. Keep these points in mind when comparing records.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite down the date of each search.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList the displayed accident dates alongside the report’s inspection date.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk the seller whether the vehicle was repaired or flooded after the inspection.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you received only an old screenshot of search results, search again before deciding whether to buy.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck conflicting information against repair records and an inspection of the actual vehicle.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, the insurance history may show no record while the inspection report indicates flood damage. Do not disregard the report just because the insurance history says “none.” Find out why they differ, including whether the damage was handled without insurance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#common-mistakes\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"common-mistakes\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not treat “none” in a search result as a guarantee of the vehicle’s condition. Each source collects different information for a different purpose. Making the following distinctions can help prevent mistaken conclusions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon interpretation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to distinguish\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common interpretation\"\u003eNo flood insurance record means the car was not flooded\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eFlood damage not handled through insurance may be missing\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common interpretation\"\u003eNo total loss record means no flood damage\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eFlood damage and total loss are separate items to check\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common interpretation\"\u003eFrequent changes of owner mean the car was flooded\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eChanges of owner alone do not establish the cause of an accident\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common interpretation\"\u003eAn empty vehicle scrapping search means the car can be driven normally\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eScrapping information reported to insurers and the vehicle’s actual condition are different things\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common interpretation\"\u003eNo records on either site means the check is complete\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eYou still need to compare the inspection report with the actual vehicle\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-popular-models-and-standard-vehicle-values-are-for\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-popular-models-and-standard-vehicle-values-are-for\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat Popular Models and Standard Vehicle Values Are For\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopular model statistics and standard vehicle values cannot establish whether an individual vehicle has been flooded. The popular models list is based on an analysis of vehicles whose accident histories were searched. Do not read it as a ranking of actual sales or vehicle condition. The scope of the statistics is shown in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.carhistory.or.kr/statistic/popular/list.car\"\u003epopular models search guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard vehicle value is a benchmark used to assess the insured value of a vehicle under own-vehicle damage coverage and the amount of a loss. It does not mean the vehicle you plan to buy will sell for that amount. The Korea Insurance Research Institute’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kiri.or.kr/community/materialView.do?bid=355\u0026amp;tpcd=P01\"\u003eautomobile history information glossary\u003c/a\u003e also distinguishes these uses.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMenu\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it is for\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCan it replace a flood check?\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Menu\"\u003ePopular models search\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it is for\"\u003eChecking search users’ interest by vehicle model\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Can it replace a flood check?\"\u003eNo\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Menu\"\u003eStandard vehicle value\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it is for\"\u003eChecking the benchmark for a vehicle’s value under insurance\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Can it replace a flood check?\"\u003eNo\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Menu\"\u003eFree Vehicle Scrapping Accident Search\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it is for\"\u003eChecking scrapping accidents reported to insurers\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Can it replace a flood check?\"\u003eUse it separately from a flood search\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe free vehicle scrapping accident search provides relevant reports from April 2018 onward. It covers reports submitted to insurers after an automobile insurance claim was handled. The service states that scrapping not handled through insurance will not appear.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Auto insurance","Own vehicle damage","Decision Making"],"faqs":[{"question":"Is it free to check a vehicle’s flood damage insurance history?","answer":"The Free Flood Damage Lookup menu is free. The general accident history lookup has a separate fee, so make sure you choose the right menu."},{"question":"Can I search using the vehicle identification number instead of the license plate number?","answer":"Free Flood Damage Lookup accepts both license plate numbers and vehicle identification numbers. Select the number type on the search screen."},{"question":"If there is no flood damage record, does that mean the vehicle has never been flooded?","answer":"You cannot conclude that. Flood damage that was not reported to an insurer or covered by insurance will not appear in the results."},{"question":"Will flood damage repaired at the owner’s expense show up?","answer":"If the repairs were not covered by insurance, they will not appear in the insurance history. Ask the seller for maintenance records and inspect the vehicle."},{"question":"Is a period without own-vehicle damage coverage evidence of flood damage?","answer":"A lack of coverage alone cannot establish flood damage. Treat it as a period for which you cannot check repair costs paid under that coverage."},{"question":"What information can I see in the paid accident history lookup?","answer":"You can check information on insurance claims and special insurance accidents. The information provided also includes changes of owner and license plate number, as well as vehicle use history."},{"question":"How much does an accident history lookup cost?","answer":"The listed fee is 2,200 won per lookup for non-members or when the discount limit is exceeded. Members looking to buy a used car pay 770 won per lookup for up to five lookups a year. Both amounts include value-added tax."},{"question":"Does an unconfirmed accident mean no accident occurred?","answer":"No. It may mean the claim has not been settled or the records have not yet been updated. A filed claim with no final payout amount may also be marked as unconfirmed."},{"question":"Does 자동차365 include all vehicles sold privately?","answer":"The free flood damage information lookup covers vehicles owned by dealers and registered for sale. Do not assume the service includes all vehicles sold privately."},{"question":"Which section of the vehicle performance and condition inspection report should I check?","answer":"Check the special history section for flood damage. Also compare the license plate number, vehicle identification number, and inspection date. Do not determine whether a vehicle has flood damage based only on the accident history section."},{"question":"What should I do if the flood damage lookup and the vehicle performance and condition inspection report differ?","answer":"First, check that both records are for the same vehicle. Ask the seller for maintenance records and an explanation of the differences. Inspect the vehicle to check anything that remains unexplained before deciding whether to buy it."},{"question":"Do accident records disappear if the license plate number or owner changes?","answer":"License plate number and owner changes are listed separately by the service. Do not assume that accident records have disappeared just because either changed. Check that the search results match the vehicle you plan to buy."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.carhistory.or.kr/search/carhistory/freeSearch.car","title":"Korea Insurance Development Institute's CarHistory: Free Flood Damage Checks and Limitations of the Information Provided","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.carhistory.or.kr/serviceInfo/carhistory.page","title":"Korea Insurance Development Institute's CarHistory: Service Overview and Information Provided","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.carhistory.or.kr/serviceInfo/payInfo.page","title":"Korea Insurance Development Institute's CarHistory: Service Fees","type":"data_point"},{"url":"https://www.carhistory.or.kr/guide/sample.page","title":"Korea Insurance Development Institute's CarHistory: Sample Report and Limitations of the Information Provided","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.carhistory.or.kr/guide/dictionary.page","title":"Korea Insurance Development Institute's CarHistory: Glossary","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.carhistory.or.kr/main.car","title":"Korea Insurance Development Institute's CarHistory: Free Checks for Accident-Related Vehicle Scrapping and Frequently Asked Questions","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.car365.go.kr/main.do","title":"Automobile 365: Flood Damage Information Checks and Information on Vehicles for Sale","type":"source"},{"url":"https://main.kotsa.or.kr/portal/bbs/report_view.do?bbscSeqn=18656\u0026menuCode=05010200","title":"Korea Transportation Safety Authority: Guide to Free Used-Car Flood Damage Information Checks on Automobile 365, August 26, 2025","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.law.go.kr/LSW/flDownload.do?bylClsCd=110202\u0026flSeq=158744167\u0026gubun=","title":"National Law Information Center: Enforcement Rule of the Motor Vehicle Management Act, Attached Form No. 82, amended June 9, 2023","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.carhistory.or.kr/statistic/popular/list.car","title":"Korea Insurance Development Institute's CarHistory: Statistical Scope of Popular Vehicle Model Searches","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.kiri.or.kr/community/materialView.do?bid=355\u0026tpcd=P01","title":"Korea Insurance Research Institute: Definitions of Vehicle History Information Service and Standard Vehicle Value","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":1574,"url":"https://onbinder.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjM1MTUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--3131c192cfc9a9ddc3ad7d4151e851f0f4b44c23/ai-a67e267f.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"중고차 옆에 쪼그려 앉은 여성이 바닥 매트를 들어 올려 시트 레일 주변의 흙먼지를 살펴본다.","caption":"침수 이력 조회 결과와 성능·상태점검기록부를 실제 차량 상태와 대조한 뒤 구매를 판단하세요.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A woman crouches beside a used car, lifting its floor mat to check sediment near the seat rail.","caption":"Compare flood-history results and the inspection report with the car’s actual condition before buying.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"女性が中古車のそばにしゃがみ、フロアマットを持ち上げてシートレール付近の砂を調べている。","caption":"購入前に浸水履歴の照会結果と車両状態点検記録簿を実車の状態と照らし合わせましょう。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Una mujer agachada junto a un coche usado levanta la alfombrilla para revisar sedimentos cerca del asiento.","caption":"Antes de comprar, contraste el historial de inundación y el informe de inspección con el estado real del coche.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Seorang perempuan berjongkok di samping mobil bekas dan mengangkat karpet lantai untuk memeriksa endapan dekat rel jok.","caption":"Sebelum membeli, cocokkan hasil pemeriksaan riwayat banjir dan laporan inspeksi dengan kondisi mobil.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Uma mulher agachada ao lado de um carro usado levanta o tapete para verificar sedimentos perto do trilho do banco.","caption":"Antes de comprar, compare o histórico de inundação e o relatório de inspeção com o estado real do carro.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"一名女子蹲在中古車旁，掀起腳踏墊查看座椅滑軌附近的泥沙。","caption":"購買前應將泡水紀錄查詢結果及車況檢查紀錄與實際車況對照。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Eine Frau hockt neben einem Gebrauchtwagen und hebt die Fußmatte an, um Ablagerungen an der Sitzschiene zu prüfen.","caption":"Gleichen Sie vor dem Kauf die Ergebnisse der Flutschadenabfrage und den Prüfbericht mit dem tatsächlichen Zustand ab.","description":null}}},{"id":1575,"url":"https://onbinder.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjM1MjEsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--4d201c4dfa7ec8934fad3f8776bc34da5c81ee13/ai-f0eff733.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_semi","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"정비사가 중고차 엔진룸의 전기 커넥터를 손전등으로 살펴보고 구매자가 지켜본다.","caption":"보험 처리되지 않은 침수는 조회에 나타나지 않을 수 있으므로 차량 상태도 직접 확인하세요.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A mechanic checks an electrical connector under a used car's hood with a flashlight as a buyer watches.","caption":"Flood damage not covered by insurance may not appear in a history search, so check the car's condition too.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"整備士が中古車のボンネット内の電気コネクターをライトで調べ、購入希望者が見守る。","caption":"保険処理されていない浸水は照会結果に出ない場合があるため、車の状態も直接確認しましょう。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un mecánico revisa con una linterna un conector eléctrico bajo el capó de un coche usado mientras un comprador observa.","caption":"Una inundación no tramitada por el seguro puede no figurar en la consulta, así que comprueba también el estado del coche.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Mekanik memeriksa konektor listrik di balik kap mobil bekas dengan senter sementara calon pembeli mengamati.","caption":"Kerusakan akibat banjir yang tidak diklaim ke asuransi mungkin tidak muncul dalam hasil pencarian, jadi periksa juga kondisi mobil.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Um mecânico examina com uma lanterna um conector elétrico sob o capô de um carro usado enquanto um comprador observa.","caption":"Danos por inundação não comunicados ao seguro podem não aparecer na consulta; verifique também o estado do carro.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"技師用手電筒檢查中古車引擎蓋下的電氣接頭，買家在旁觀看。","caption":"未經保險理賠的泡水紀錄可能不會出現在查詢結果中，因此也要實際檢查車況。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Ein Mechaniker prüft mit einer Taschenlampe einen elektrischen Stecker unter der Haube eines Gebrauchtwagens; ein Käufer sieht zu.","caption":"Nicht über die Versicherung abgewickelte Wasserschäden erscheinen möglicherweise nicht in der Abfrage; prüfen Sie daher auch den Zustand des Autos.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-10-01T00:18:27+09:00","updated_at":"2026-10-01T00:18:27+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://onbinder.com/en/articles/carhistory-used-car-flood-history-check"}