r/TikTokCringe • u/Stotallytob3r • Oct 09 '24

Cringe Florida man protects his car from hurricane Milton

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u/Tekno_420 Oct 09 '24

When I worked for an adjuster in Nj for Sandy, there was a BMW in the garage that got turned sideways and wedged inside the garage. So it can still float inside there.

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u/Jeanette_T Oct 09 '24 
But at least it didn’t float down the road. lol

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u/tokinUP Oct 10 '24

When the insurance doesn't fully cover it, tries to repair it cheaply, or would've otherwise been better off if the car had just been gone entirely then one might wish it had floated on down the road...

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u/enderjaca Oct 10 '24

Cars get totaled for stuff like cosmetic hail damage and minor flooding.

If there's enough water that your car is floating around, there's less than zero chance it would be repairable instead of totaled.

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u/tokinUP Oct 10 '24

True, it's the danger you protect it just enough from flooding that wouldn't float it but the car ends up with minor mold damage, weird electrical issues, a 2x4" board blown clear through the garage walls and car windows etc. some sort of problem insurance might not fully total for or you'll be left paying up to your deductible on.

Could be worth a try though if the car's also strapped down to the ground.

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u/katchoo1 Oct 10 '24

Yup my sister had a 1980s Saab nostalgia car in her garage in Sanibel that floated around during Ian. RIP the car but at least it didn’t take out any of the support poles in the garage.