is my vette totaled?
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Cruising
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is my vette totaled?
hi some one hit our 85 c4 last nite front bumber damage hood won't open head light won't come up has two tone paint the hood damaged cracked marker lights damage whats it take to tatal out a driver c4 ??
Race Director
Joined: May 2006
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From: Phoenix Arizona
That would depend upon your insurance company. If repairs excede the value of the car (sometimes minus salvage value on newer cars) they usually will total it. The value of your car depends upon mileage and condition and comparables in your area as well as basic book value. I would say yes, it would probably be a total, but unless your car is excetional they are probably looking at $2k-$4k. Depends too upon the appraiser and the agent. Detail the car as best as you can before they estimate it, a clean car will appraise a lot higher.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Seabeck WA
That's really the bottom line, here. You may have to pay something out of pocket to fill in for what your insurance won't but it shouldn't be all that much. I just replaced my bumprer and front clip (hood) assemblies and it was less than $2K - including repainting. If you like it, go for it!
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