What is the Total Loss Threshold for Damaged Cars in Ohio?
Filed under: Auto Dealerships, Body Shop, Insurance Companies, Ohio
What’s the rule of thumb on deciding whether to repair or total a car?
My Mom was just in an accident with a 9 year old car. I’m looking for something like “if damages exceed ___% of value, you shouldn’t repair.” Should I go by trade-in value, private party sale or suggested retail?
I’m certain body shops would say fix the car at any price and car dealers will say “junk it” and buy another car. I don’t trust the advice of either. The car was previously mine so I have a sentimental attachment to it, but I want to be smart about this, too. What’s the rule of thumb on deciding whether or not to fix a car?
Kim
Portsmouth, OH
Frame Damage Contributes to Diminished Value
Filed under: Body Shop, Diminished Value, Frame, Insurance Companies, Original Equipment (OEM), Salvage Parts, Third Party Claims, West Virginia
Prius Structure Shouldn’t Be Repaired With Junkyard Parts
Filed under: Auto Parts, Body Shop, Diminished Value, IIHS, Prius, Salvage Parts, Toyota
Cell Phone Use Not Illegal While Driving In Ohio
Filed under: Cell Phone, IIHS, Ohio, State Specific Information, West Virginia
Are CAPA Certified Parts Better than OEM Replacement Parts?
Filed under: Aftermarket Parts, Auto Parts, CAPA Certified Parts, Ford, Headlamps, Original Equipment (OEM), Recalls
Which States Have Laws That Support Diminished Value?
Filed under: Diminished Value, First Party Claims, Insurance Companies, State Farm, State Specific Information, Third Party Claims, West Virginia
Insurance Company Direct Pays Body Shop Instead of Car Owner
Auto Insurance Adjuster Blatantly Lies to Third Party Claimant
Oops! I Spent Insurance Money for Auto Repair on Other Stuff
GAP Insurance - Is GAP Necessary on Auto Loans and Leases?
Filed under: Auto Dealerships, Auto Leasing, Auto Loans, GAP Insurance, Ohio

