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In Iona, near Sanibel, Jerry and his wife experienced firsthand the devastating impact of Hurricane Ian on their belongings. Like many homeowners, they lost almost everything inside their home, including two cars—a Jeep and a convertible—that the floodwaters had engulfed up to the dashboards. Their mechanic confirmed that repair was possible but complicated by water infiltration into the electrical systems. For many flooded vehicles, insurance companies typically declare them total losses, issuing salvage titles and auctioning them off as either complete cars or parts.