What does it take to total a car? Explained

This video applies to accident damage and the insurance company as well as extended and lifetime warranty. It goes over what it takes for a vehicle to be considered a total loss.

There is one exception that I forgot in the video. Flood damage is always a total loss situation. There are way to many issues that come from a vehicle that's been underwater. Especially a newer one.

[Iamchrismckinney]

@mac's garage so the collision shop told you that your car was beyond repair? I'm asking because I want my 2017 Nissan altima to just be totaled out and the insurance adjuster said it was 3500$ worth of damage but the collision shop still has to do a breakdown to see if it's any hidden damage

[yelltona]

So i did an estimate my car value is 55k-61k.. damage is pretty bad 2 axels broke and rear quarter panel is damaged. As long as the damages cost isn’t over 40k will i be fine? Just kinda worried because i did just get the car about 7 months ago.

[richardterroni]

A totaled car can always be fixed, people are just lazy. Insurance just doesn't want to fix your car, you can always fix it yourself.

[bryceabner]

Hey man anyway I could send you pics of my car and get your opinion on if it’s totaled or not

[ninedragons]

So if I replace my Prius battery they'll total it? Even if I pay for it myself? She runs just fine, but maybe in 3 years or so her battery will die. Even if the battery dies, she'll still run just not be fuel efficient. She's the best car I ever bought. I don't want to part with her.

[eliosnelalmeida]

So my car was just in a flood, so was my girls and her was not that bad her got counted as a total loss and they’re saying mine is not totaled i want it to be totaled i dont want to deal with all the problems that will arise soon… what can i do

[KennethBostonian]

Massachusetts uses TLF. Minus salvage. No percentage value.

[richardterroni]

You are incorrect on repairs years ago I got a new engine on a car for 6000 eventhough the car at the time was worth significantly less