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Most companies use a database that shows what the actual sales price of a particular year make and model vehicle is in your area. They don't necessarily use the "Blue Book" or "NADA". Most of the valuations on total losses that I have come across seem to be valued more towards dealer retail. Private party sales may not be reported accurately or be based in trade of goods or services rather than actual dollars.
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What is considered totaled in a car accident?
A car is considered "totaled" if the cost of repairs is equal to, or greater than, the blue book value of the vehicle.
How much do repairs have to cost for the car to be considered totaled?
When the damage is more than the bluebook value.
How do you put the word repairs into a sentence?
The cost of repairs to the vehicle totaled well over two thousand dollars.
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.
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.
When is an auto considered totaled by saltwater?
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".
What states has a provision that a vehicle must be totaled after an accident?
I don't know if there's a provision but, depending on which state you live in a car is totaled when the repairs cost more than 50-75% of the car's value.
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.
What percent does foremost insurance use to determine if a motorcycle is totaled?
70% of the value
Do you have to accept the cash if your car is totaled or can you tell them that you want to have your car fixed?
If you have collision insurance, they will pay out up to 40-70% of the value of the car in repair costs. Over that amount, it is considered totaled., and they cut you a check for the value of the car. The percentages vary with companies, vehicle, etc. You don't have any say in it. If you have only liability insurance, you're on your own for the repairs.
Is my 2004 PT cruiser considered totaled if there is suspenion damage?
It will depend on the cost to repair.
What happens to a car that's declared totaled by the insurance company?
If you want to keep a totaled car, the insurance company will determine the salvage value and deduct that from your settlement check. You can still get liability insurance (if there are no safety issues related to the damage), but not collision or comprehensive unless you have the repairs made.
