1. What were the two main causes of damage many vehicles sustained in the path of Hurricane Sandy?

2. How do auto dealers benefit from hurricanes?

3. a) Define "rule of thumb."
b) Why has the rule of thumb changed for totaling cars caught in floods?

4. How can consumers protect themselves from unknowingly buying a car that has been flooded?

5. What factors contribute to the type of damage a car sustains from flooding?

6. a) How can auto dealers be negatively impacted by hurricanes?
b) What preparations do they make to avoid potential damage due to hurricanes?