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How much do repairs have to cost for the car to be considered totaled?
When the damage is more than the bluebook value.
Is a vehicle considered totaled if one air bag deploys?
A vehicle is not automatically considered totaled if one airbag deploys. The determination of whether a vehicle is totaled depends on the cost of repairs relative to its value; if repair costs exceed the vehicle's market value, it may be classified as totaled. Factors like the extent of damage and overall condition also play a role in this assessment. Therefore, the deployment of an airbag is just one of many factors in evaluating a vehicle's status after an accident.
Can a totaled car be fixed?
It depends on why it was totaled. If it's cosmetic damage that totaled the car (like a shallow sideswipe) of course. If it's structural, like frame damage, maybe. If it was in a flood, it's probably not a good idea to fix it since quirky electrical problems will haunt the car forever. If it is repaired it would still carry a totaled title but it can be qualified with the brand 'totaled/reconstructed' on the new title.
How does an insurance company determine if an auto is totaled?
Normally if the estimated damage is 75% of the value of the vehicle, it will be considered a total loss. The reason for this is that there may be hidden damage that only appears after the repairs are initiated. This varies, depending on your insurance carrier.
Is a vehicle totaled if the air bag is deployed?
A vehicle is not automatically considered totaled simply because the airbag has deployed. Whether a vehicle is deemed totaled depends on the cost of repairs relative to its market value; if the repair costs exceed a certain percentage of the vehicle's worth, it may be classified as totaled. Deployment of the airbag often indicates significant impact, which can lead to extensive damage, but a full assessment is necessary to determine the vehicle's status.
Can auto body shops fix a totaled car?
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.
What makes a car totaled?
The cost of damage to the car is greater then the street value of the car.
What percentage of damage is considered totaled by an insurance company in Florida?
irrepairable damage is not always considered by percentage. In fact, often it's the cost to fix the vehicle versus replacement cost. For example, a car with a damaged body frame would be most likely considered a write-off due to the dangerous nature, and the major repairs neccessary. Contact your State Insurance Board for further info.
What will happen to your pt cruiser if you put the wrong antifreeze in?
It will overheat and cause damage
Would my ex mother-in-law be able to make me pay for a vehicle in her name if I totaled it in an accident?
Really?... Of course she would be able to. YOU totaled it. She could take you to court and sue you for damage to personal property. You will lose.
Will the lender repo a wrecked car?
Depending on the damage that the car has, it may happen if there is not much damage but if the damage out prices the worth of the car, probably not. But, you will still have to pay for the damaged car even if it is totaled.
How much damage does there have to be to classify a car as totaled?
Usually over half the price of what ever the car is in blue book.
