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    Water in my 2022 LDV D90's engine

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    Water has got into my 2022 LDV D90's engine and I have been told it’s not covered under warranty because they are assuming I drove through floodwaters. I only drove on the highway to get to work and go home. The only waters I drove through were just simple puddles on the road which happens when there is a cyclone. Are there any other issues with LDV that would make water go into the engine?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    23 April 2025
    David Morley

    This is a complex issue and CarsGuide does not give legal advice on matter such as this. However, from a practical standpoint, water on the road in puddles could conceivably enter the engine and cause damage if you managed to hit just the right puddle at just the right speed and at just the right angle to force water into the engine’s air intake system.

    In any case, this would likely (as you are discovering) be considered accidental damage rather than a warranty issue as the problem wasn’t caused by a fault in the car’s materials or manufacture. Which means you might be better off tackling your insurance company to see if such damage is covered by your vehicle policy. Damage to a vehicle from (flood) water is much more likely to be an insurance job, so start there.

    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.
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