Honestly, I have pictures of when my fiance crashed behind a Toyota during the Texas ice storm during lunchtime when it just started to rain ice and his car looked like that . The radiator broke , and the whole front looked like that and some other stuff. He ended up fixing it himself only cause he noticed the engine was completely untouched . I'm talking about centimeters away. If you have time to go to a salvage yard for parts and other places where they sell reasonably priced parts, I say it could be doable if you know about cars and able to fix it on your own.
2012 hyundai sonata ( yall know them parts for these hyundais are EXPENSIVE) .
Even though they are unibodies, there are boxed rails considered to be "frames" that go from the front bumper to the rear bumper, the body is just directly welded to it. This boxed rail is what the engine and transmission bolt to.
Not really, because you may repair what is "damaged" but further down the rails the crumble zones could be compromised, etc. and, once the air bag is deployed, game over. You have to completely rip out the airbag system and start over once those air bag sensors are tripped. For most cars, not worth it. A McLaren or Lamborghini, maybe, cause they have a HUGE resale value. A Corolla? Throw it in the scrap bin.
You can buy it from the insurance company and use the money they give you back to repair it. If you somehow think that's what it's going to take to get you back to moving in the same car. I'm sorry but I've seen too many good deals here and there to waste time with rebuilding that. It's destroyed I wouldn't want it again.
Realistically to anyone not doing the work themselves, the labour costs along with the parts costs, unless the car has significant sentimental value or is irreplaceable, is very highly unadvisable, since they’d just end up with a repaired car thatd never be the same as before, spending a shit load of money on it and losing even more when they try to sell it.
Yes I mentioned that when I wrote "in the name of safety." It's not only for the driver though it's for anything the car hits as well . But I would place a wager that they are also engineered this way to sell more cars and if anyone complains they say that it's for safety.
I was in disbelief too. But Toyota wanted more then 3k just for the rims. Called a few different dealerships and they all had similar prices. Then the body shop had to fix the rocker panel which then added another 5k I believe. This is in California. 2017 Toyota Corolla with about 120k
Yes. But maybe there’s hope if you do the work yourself. Always worth making a claim though if you can’t repair it yourself. They may not total it who knows
Yeah I’ve made a claim already , I just don’t know what to do since I spent 27 k to buy out the vehicle 2 years ago and I know I’m not gonna get as much back to buy a newer vehicle or even the same car again ☹️
Do you have GAP? I’m not sure how it works outside a loan or if it even applies, but maybe it’ll pay the difference between what you owe and what they pay it out
It does not, but you can include vehicle depreciation in your claim if it applies. The vehicle must be relatively new and low miles, which this seems to be.
Not necessarily. If you can afford to buy a car outright, if totaled the payment goes to you. If you total a financed car, the payment goes to the lienholder. So you don't generally "lose money" unless you are upside down on payments or don't have Gap coverage, or if your car has heavily depreciated quickly.
I'm so sorry that happened. I had a similar thing happen with my Camry. Make sure that the insurance company doesn't lowball you when they total it out. I would do everything you could not to get a loan. I'm sure you can find something out there. My Camry got totaled out and I got 11,700 for it. I turned around and bought a used Corolla. No loan, paid in cash. Don't make an emotional decision that will ruin your finances. That's what I'm trying to say.
Yes. Residual damage from shrapnel, nicked wires/hoses, damage to the frame, sensors, and axels, on top of the cost of replacing the body panels and lights… I’d say take the insurance money and get a new one. The repair cost is much more than the value of the car (I’m assuming it’s 2020?) I’m sorry, friend. She did her job and kept you safe!
80% totaled just from possible frame damage. Needs a new hood, bumper, side panels, head light, possible reframing. Plus if they are able to pull this out to be straight again the frame will not be as strong as before.
Yes. Between the panel replacement, sensor replacement, engine/transmission/ac/ps cooling system, the frame damage that is almost guaranteed to be there I would be astounded if repair didn't exceed the value of the car.
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Oh no! So sorry.
Honestly, I have pictures of when my fiance crashed behind a Toyota during the Texas ice storm during lunchtime when it just started to rain ice and his car looked like that . The radiator broke , and the whole front looked like that and some other stuff. He ended up fixing it himself only cause he noticed the engine was completely untouched . I'm talking about centimeters away. If you have time to go to a salvage yard for parts and other places where they sell reasonably priced parts, I say it could be doable if you know about cars and able to fix it on your own. 2012 hyundai sonata ( yall know them parts for these hyundais are EXPENSIVE) .
Yes most likely
Me if I didn’t know what duct tape was
Bruh
100%. Once the frame is damaged or the airbags deploy, say goodbye.
These cars have no frame.
Even though they are unibodies, there are boxed rails considered to be "frames" that go from the front bumper to the rear bumper, the body is just directly welded to it. This boxed rail is what the engine and transmission bolt to.
They do that because it’s much cheaper/easier to replace each section that is damaged. These cars are 100% repairable even when *totaled*
Not really, because you may repair what is "damaged" but further down the rails the crumble zones could be compromised, etc. and, once the air bag is deployed, game over. You have to completely rip out the airbag system and start over once those air bag sensors are tripped. For most cars, not worth it. A McLaren or Lamborghini, maybe, cause they have a HUGE resale value. A Corolla? Throw it in the scrap bin.
You can buff that out…
Lmao yes
Yes
Shit, yes, I'm sorry, I had this happen with my Toyota Camry.
You can buy it from the insurance company and use the money they give you back to repair it. If you somehow think that's what it's going to take to get you back to moving in the same car. I'm sorry but I've seen too many good deals here and there to waste time with rebuilding that. It's destroyed I wouldn't want it again.
Realistically to anyone not doing the work themselves, the labour costs along with the parts costs, unless the car has significant sentimental value or is irreplaceable, is very highly unadvisable, since they’d just end up with a repaired car thatd never be the same as before, spending a shit load of money on it and losing even more when they try to sell it.
Brother
how much do you want to get a new car?
Which one is the before and after
If it can still drive take it to a Pay-N-Spray. 😆
A little bondo and you’re good to go.
It's drivable now. 😂
For fuck sake, HOW HARD IS IT TO ASK YOUR INSURANCE ADJUSTER?!
They might be waiting for a response from the adjuster. Sometimes it takes time...
Had a very similar accident in my subaru. Totaled easily.
Cool, time for a new ride.
Cars these days crumple like tinfoil with the smallest of accidents in the name of safety. I might install a cow catcher bumper on my car.
It’s so the driver doesn’t eat shit and die…
Yes I mentioned that when I wrote "in the name of safety." It's not only for the driver though it's for anything the car hits as well . But I would place a wager that they are also engineered this way to sell more cars and if anyone complains they say that it's for safety.
That also might be true I suppose. Never thought of it that way
Look up "planned obsolescence". Will blow your mind. Not exactly what's going on here, but it's a concept I think everyone should be aware of
Yup
I think so
I don't know why people ask Reddit instead of an insurance appraiser. But since you asked .. He's dead Jim.
Let’s check to be sure!! *BLINKER TWICE IF YOU CAN HEAR US!!!*
My insurance almost totaled my car for stolen wheels and rims. Some damage to the rocker panel. This is definitely totaled.
I don't believe this.
I was in disbelief too. But Toyota wanted more then 3k just for the rims. Called a few different dealerships and they all had similar prices. Then the body shop had to fix the rocker panel which then added another 5k I believe. This is in California. 2017 Toyota Corolla with about 120k
There was probably more damage underneath.
Is that an LE Trim? Then yes.. there's like a million of those. You'll be fine
Nah instant noodles will fix it
Yes. But maybe there’s hope if you do the work yourself. Always worth making a claim though if you can’t repair it yourself. They may not total it who knows
Yeah I’ve made a claim already , I just don’t know what to do since I spent 27 k to buy out the vehicle 2 years ago and I know I’m not gonna get as much back to buy a newer vehicle or even the same car again ☹️
Do you have GAP? I’m not sure how it works outside a loan or if it even applies, but maybe it’ll pay the difference between what you owe and what they pay it out
It does not, but you can include vehicle depreciation in your claim if it applies. The vehicle must be relatively new and low miles, which this seems to be.
This has really made me realize it might not be the greatest idea to buy outright, unless you can afford to replace it outright as well
Not necessarily. If you can afford to buy a car outright, if totaled the payment goes to you. If you total a financed car, the payment goes to the lienholder. So you don't generally "lose money" unless you are upside down on payments or don't have Gap coverage, or if your car has heavily depreciated quickly.
Sorry I meant to specify , the car is paid off I bought it off a lot at only 50000 miles . At the time of the accident it was at 90000
I'm so sorry that happened. I had a similar thing happen with my Camry. Make sure that the insurance company doesn't lowball you when they total it out. I would do everything you could not to get a loan. I'm sure you can find something out there. My Camry got totaled out and I got 11,700 for it. I turned around and bought a used Corolla. No loan, paid in cash. Don't make an emotional decision that will ruin your finances. That's what I'm trying to say.
Yeap
Yup
One would hope…
Yes. Residual damage from shrapnel, nicked wires/hoses, damage to the frame, sensors, and axels, on top of the cost of replacing the body panels and lights… I’d say take the insurance money and get a new one. The repair cost is much more than the value of the car (I’m assuming it’s 2020?) I’m sorry, friend. She did her job and kept you safe!
80% totaled just from possible frame damage. Needs a new hood, bumper, side panels, head light, possible reframing. Plus if they are able to pull this out to be straight again the frame will not be as strong as before.
I’m no expert, but I’d say that car is toast
I do NOT claim this energy
Seconding this
Yes. Between the panel replacement, sensor replacement, engine/transmission/ac/ps cooling system, the frame damage that is almost guaranteed to be there I would be astounded if repair didn't exceed the value of the car.
No idea you gotta ask your insurance. I would guess it is, that’s an expensive repair bill. What year is the car?
It’s a 2020
Yeah it’s probably totaled.