The value of a totalled vehicle is an assessment of what that vehicle's actual cash value was prior to the loss. States vary in how carrier's assess a total loss evaluation. For instance, in NY a carrier has the option of using the "book" value such as Kelly Blue Book or NADA, doing a "market value survey" which is essentially reviewing the "market value" of similar vehicles for sale in the same area (such as the classifieds in the newspaper), or they may use an average of the two. In any case, it is not the actual price you paid for the vehicle brand new as the vehicle would have been subject to depreciation.
If the repairs of the vehicle exceed the value of the vehicle, then the vehicle is declared total loss.
An insurance company declares a vehicle totaled when the cost to fix the vehicle exceeds 70% or more of its market value.
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".
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'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........
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.
What. Why would you think this is required? An insurance company will not find you a new vehicle is your is totaled, they will pay you the actual cash value of the vehicle you had.
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.
There isn't a set rate on this. The insurance company will first examine to see if the accident in which your vehicle was totaled was done in a manner which voided your policy. Then, the analysis will be made based on the vehicle's value, and the extent of your policy.
Scrap value for a complete vehicle in CT goes for $300.