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Basically when repairing it is more than the cost of the current value of the car.
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Can you still drive your car if rack and pinion is leaking Is disconnecting the belt from the power steering pump an option Do rack and pinion leakages end in complete loss of steering?
Yes, the vehicle is still driveable, assuming total fluid loss from the leak isn't instant. No, disconnecting the belt is not an option, it will just make it really hard to steer and will still leak. If the entire system is drained of fluid then yes, total loss of steering is possible, though unlikely, as long as the fluid reservoir is never allowed to empty. That said, repair should be made sooner than later. The leaking oil is not very enviro-friendly and you will either spend money on fluid now and the repair later or you will spend money on the repair now and not on fluid at all. Do the math.
Describe the operation and maintenance of total loss lubrication?
"Total loss lubrication" refers to an archaic engine lubrication system wherein oil was added to a tank, passed through the engine, and was either burned or went out on the ground. Used in early racing engines as well as some aircraft, it was obviously long before the days of environmental awareness.
Would your catalytic converter cause your car to jerk?
Probably not. A plugged cat would cause a loss of power and the check engine light may come on depending on what year and model vehicle you have.
What is a P500 OBD2 code?
P0500 means that the vehicles speed as read by the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is not being measured properly. Most likely either the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is not working properly or there is a malfunctioning wire leading to the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). You might notice a loss of anti-lock braking capability, the speedometer might not be working, or your automatic transmission might behave erratically.
Does the tongue weight include the hitch?
The tongue weight rating does not include the weight of the hitch. The weight of the hitch will be part of the total amount of weight on the back of the vehicle.
What is Borderline total loss?
A total loss is when the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds a pre-determined percentage of the vehicle's value. For example, if your vehicle is worth $10,000 and the damage exceeds $7,000, your vehicle may be considered a total loss (depending on the state and your insurance company's policy). A borderline total loss would be (in the same example) if the damage to your vehicle is close to, but not quite $7,000.
How do you determine if a vehicle is totaled?
If the repairs of the vehicle exceed the value of the vehicle, then the vehicle is declared total loss.
Should I buy a vehicle that has been deemed a total loss in its vehicle history report?
No!
Is there a specific NY Law concerning the compensation for a total loss auto insurance claim if the vehicle was purchased within the past 90 days?
If it is a total loss then the insurance needs to pay the value of the vehicle.
Why do you have to sell your vehicle to the insurance company if it is declared a total loss in the state of Alabama?
no
If your car is declared a total loss how much will the insurance company pay back to you if the car was purchased below book value?
Regardless of what you paid for the vehicle, in most cases,if your vehicle is deemed a total loss, you will be paid the local market value of your vehicle. If you happened to purchase your vehicle for less than that, you lucked out:)
What is the criteria to declare a damaged car a total loss?
544. "Total loss salvage vehicle" means either of the following: (a) A vehicle, other than a nonrepairable vehicle, of a type subject to registration that has been wrecked, destroyed, or damaged, to the extent that the owner, leasing company, financial institution, or the insurance company that insured or is responsible for repair of the vehicle, considers it uneconomical to repair the vehicle and because of this, the vehicle is not repaired by or for the person who owned the vehicle at the time of the event resulting in damage. (b) A vehicle that was determined to be uneconomical to repair, for which a total loss payment has been made by an insurer, whether or not the vehicle is subsequently repaired, if prior to or upon making the payment to the claimant, the insurer obtains the agreement of the claimant to the amount of the total loss settlement, and informs the client that, pursuant to subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 11515, the total loss settlement must be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles, which will issue a salvage certificate for the vehicle.
How do they determine the amount to pay for a total loss vehicle with a prior salvage title?
Typically the value is 20% of the vehicle's value without salvage.
What formula is used to determine if a vehicle is a total loss in Texas?
If the cost to repair is more than the vehicle is worth to replace then it is considered totaled.
In Texas do insurance companies owe third parties for rental reimbursement if the parties vehicle is a total loss?
Case Law Hanna vs. Lott states that when the car is totally destroyed, the measure of damage is the difference in the market value immediately before and immediately after the loss, and no additional recovery can be had for the loss of use of the chattel while it is being replaced. No loss of use is owed on a total loss vehicle.
If insurance company reports car total loss what title do they receive?
If the insurance writes off the vehicle - they get YOUR title document - and THEY then forward it to the DMV informing them that the vehicle is scrapped.
What does a reconstructed title mean?
A reconstructed title refers to a vehicle that was previously salvaged or deemed a total loss by an insurance company due to damage. After being repaired to meet state safety standards, the title is then branded as reconstructed to indicate that the vehicle was once considered a total loss but has since been restored.
