check the thermostat
Which heat shield? There are several.
As far as I know, if the car does not have a lien against it you are not actually required to fix the car. That is if it is not a total loss. Just keep the money if it's something minor and the damage doesn't bother you.
#1 cause Heat, #2 Heat, #3 Heat, #4 Sulfation usually caused by electrolyte loss because of heat.
fix my car
heat loss
You are probably low on coolant. You need coolant to heat the cabin and cool the engine. Add more coolant and take your vehicle to a shop to find/fix the leak.
Yes, car insurance can pay the value of the car instead of fixing it. This will happen when the cost to fix it is greater than the current value. It is then not worth fixing, from a financial perspective. This is what is meant when you say that your car has been "totaled" (it was a total loss).
You have the right to do that. Generally you sign a waiver that says you are being compensated in full for the loss so if you opt to not get the car fixed or do it yourself is your option.
how do you fix the heat in a 2002 Chevy impala
the thicker the insulation is then there will be less heat loss. The material also affects heat loss
The friction of running car tires on a road primarily causes kinetic energy to be converted into heat energy. This heat energy is a result of the resistance that occurs between the tires and the road surface, ultimately leading to a loss of energy in the form of heat.
Your heater core is leaking. This is the part of your car that creates heat for the passenger compartment of your car. There is no fix for a leaking heater core except to replace it.