How much damage totals a car?

While every state and insurance company is different, how much damage totals a car is usually 75 to 90% of its total value. Comprehensive, collision, and GAP coverage can help replace your car.

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How much damage totals a car?

[su_box title="Things to Know" style="default”] While it depends on the state you live in and your insurance company, your car will be declared a total loss when the damage reaches between 75 and 90% of its value There are a variety of insurance products you can buy that will replace your car if it’s totaled If your car is totaled, you can get a rebuilt title for it so it can be leg...

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