Technically yes because you probably ruined or damaged the engine.
When the cost to repair the vehicle back to good condition exceeds 75% of the value of that vehicle in good condition it is considered "totaled".
A car is considered "totaled" if the cost of repairs is equal to, or greater than, the blue book value of the vehicle.
What do I need to do if my vehicle was totaled and I had it recycled?
A vehicle is totaled if it cost too much to repair it. Usually, insurance companies determine whether or not a vehicle is totaled.
If the cost to repair is more than the vehicle is worth to replace then it is considered totaled.
An insurance company declares a vehicle totaled when the cost to fix the vehicle exceeds 70% or more of its market value.
If the repairs of the vehicle exceed the value of the vehicle, then the vehicle is declared total loss.
'ticketed' really doesn't matter.........what matters is who is responsible or liable for the loss...........and no they do not have to 'replace' your totaled vehicle they owe you the acv (actual cash value) of your vehicle........
I was sued by my lease company eventhough my vehicle was totaled for not paying. I'm no expert but if I were you then I would because they have no hearts.
Once a car is totaled it is gone. Usually the insurance company takes the car for them to sell and get some extra money and if it is claimed as a totaled vehicle I would not recommend driving it on the street where you can hurt yourself or someone else.
get a good job............you will (assuming you are at fault for this loss) be require to pay for the totaled vehicle.........
The definition of a totaled car is when the repair cost of the vehicle exceeds the actual value of the vehicle. Hence, although it is unadvisable, it is possible for an auto body shop to fix a totaled car, depending on how severe the damage was.