If you plan on buying a new car soon and feel like a deal is too good to be true, that might be because it is.
Coming off the heels of recent hurricanes, the Illinois Attorney General is issuing a warning to anyone that plans on buying a new car.
Buyers should watch for flood-damaged vehicles that may be up for sale, according to Kwame Raoul.
"Thousands of flood-damaged vehicles due to hurricanes Helene and Milton could potentially arrive for sale across Illinois. Flooded cars are often shipped to places hundreds of miles from areas hit by storms and may be dangerous to drive or pose health risks," Raoul said. "I urge consumers to only buy from a seller they trust and to not rush into a sale because it seems like a good deal."
States with thousands of flood-damaged cars include Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennesse, and Virginia.
While most dealers are legit, some dishonest businesses may try to sell used cars because of the nationwide shortage of vehicles, said the Illinois Attorney General.
Used-car buyers should be cautious in the coming months and fully inspect the vehicle before purchase, Raoul warns.