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					<h3>AG Paxton Issues Consumer Alert: Beware of Buying Flood-Damaged Vehicles in Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey </h3>
					<em class="text-muted">Wednesday, September 27, 2017 &ndash; Austin</em>
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					<p>Attorney General Ken Paxton today is advising any Texan considering a used car purchase to be wary of vehicles for sale that might have suffered flood damage from Hurricane Harvey. It&rsquo;s estimated that between 500,000 and one million automobiles were submerged in floodwaters during the unprecedented disaster.</p>

<p>In Texas, a seller is required by law to tell prospective buyers about damage to a vehicle. If the damage is from flooding, the words &ldquo;Flood Damage&rdquo; must be included on the vehicle&rsquo;s title. Failure to disclose that information may be a violation of the state&rsquo;s Deceptive Trade Practices Act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;While most Texas businesses and individuals are law-abiding, there are always those looking to take advantage of consumers by selling them flood-damaged vehicles in the months following a hurricane,&rdquo; Attorney General Paxton said. &ldquo;A cleaned-up vehicle could be a ticking time bomb with unseen damage, posing mechanical and safety risks to the buyer. If you suspect fraud, report it to the Consumer Protection Division of my office at 1-800-621-0508. We will aggressively investigate and prosecute cases.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Attorney General Paxton and his Consumer Protection Division offer Texans the following tips to protect against buying flood-damaged vehicles:</p>

<p><strong>Look for tell-tale signs of flooding.</strong> The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles offers a checklist at <a href="http://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/title-check-look-before-you-buy/water-damage">http://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/title-check-look-before-you-buy/water-damage</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Have the vehicle inspected </strong>by an independent, competent automotive technician who has no relation to the seller. Since flood damage is hard to spot, paying an expert mechanic for an inspection provides peace of mind.</p>

<p><strong>Check the vehicle history</strong> with a private service that can research insurance claims. Visit the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System for its list of approved providers at&nbsp; <a href="https://www.vehiclehistory.gov/nmvtis_vehiclehistory.html">https://www.vehiclehistory.gov/nmvtis_vehiclehistory.html</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Always review the vehicle&rsquo;s paper title before you buy.</strong> Check to see if it has been &ldquo;branded&rdquo; as salvaged or damaged.</p>

<p>Report suspected fraud to the attorney general&rsquo;s Consumer Protection Division by calling toll-free 1-800-621-0508 or by filing an online complaint at <a href="https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/cpd/file-a-consumer-complaint">https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/cpd/file-a-consumer-complaint</a>.</p>

<p>View the Office of the Attorney General&#39;s warning and tips here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/files/epress/Flooded_Cars_Warning.pdf">http://bit.ly/2xNGu2i</a></p>
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