Flooded,what should I do next?

[u/koalabumkey]

Hurricane Helene hit us last night. The weather condition was too bad to move it to a higher ground. Woke up this morning and found my car had been partially submerged in the water. The highest water line is shown in the pictures. The windows were rolled down and wiper was switched on during the storm. I smelled something burnt while getting in the car, it also displayed a transmission malfunction on the dash. I know this car might be a goner, but is there any slight chance that it can be fixed? I have insurance but not comprehensive coverage, I also had this car financed, still owing 14k to Carmax. I didn’t try to start the car, I’m in distress and don’t know what to do next. Tow it to a mechanic see if it can get fixed ? Is that even worth it? Or should I trade it in for as much as I can get? Pls I need help

[u/Ok_Bug7568]

The transmission warning will be because of some electrical sensor error because of the water. I think if you dry your car you have good chances everything will work again. Dry it asap. Use rice to soak up. Lots of other tricks. Just google it. If it´s dry buy yourself an ozon generator. You get them for less than 50 euro. It will eliminate the smell.

However by time there will come problems in all electric systems because of corrosion of cables and stuff. So you might wanna sell it asap it´s driveable again.