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Can you file a claim for damages to your vehicle if the accident happened more than 6 months ago?

Claims . I would say most likely not. For most states and most companies you usually have 30 days from date of accident to file the claim. However, you COULD file a claim… (MORE)

Insurance Plus

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If the cost to have your car repaired is more than the value of the car can you force the other party to have it repaired instead of giving you the book value of the car?

Answer . NO, You are only legally entitled to fair morket value for your loss. It would be unreasonable, unethical and unfair to expect the other party to pay more.

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In Repossession

What happens to cars left behind with pending repair cost?

In most states, vehicles may not be held "ransom" for the cost of repair. The repairer may take the owner to court and sue for any balances left for the repair and labor costs… (MORE)

Insurancerunner

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In Door Panels and Handles

What happens when a car repair is more than the value of the car?

Typically if the cost of repairs exceeds 85% of the value of the car, the insurance company will offer to total your vehicle, because of the amount of time it takes to complet… (MORE)

Coldblooded99

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In Repossession

What happens if the repairs to your car costs more than the car value?

Well, You have a problem because your insurance bill would sky high. - Ian B I thought that if a repair is more than the value, the insurance company considers it a tot… (MORE)

R32451

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In Brakes and Tires

What happens if you pay the cost of repairs to a car which cost more than the car is worth but now can not afford to pay for the car and return it to the bank?

The bank will send the car to the auto auction, sell it at wholesale value or less, and you will be responsible for the difference between what the bank received from the whol… (MORE)

Mikemitchell

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In Mercedes-Benz

Are Mercedes more money to repair than the average car?

Having owned them for years yes they can be. But, you repair them less often so in the long run I think they are cheaper to own.

Insurance Plus

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What happens if you file two car insurance claims?

If you've had two separate accidents then your rates will go up again. If It's for the same accident as in trying to "get paid twice", it could be automatically declined be… (MORE)

Stacie Mashlen

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In Cars & Vehicles

What happens when you have to repair your car but it costs too much?

Thing about it, Is it really worth paying 2 or 3 thousands for the repair. Or is it just better to throw away the car, and if you have money get a new car into lease. But it a… (MORE)

Jeff Carlisle

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Diesel tech, truck driver, equipment operator, gunsmith, veteran... yep, I get around.

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In Cars & Vehicles

Who is responsible to repairs to a financed car?

For items covered under warranty, the dealer. For items which arenot, the person who is making the payments on the car.