Here is a deal. My daughter's 10 year old corolla was smashed up due to other driver fault, but it's repairable. Needs new fender, lights, hood, condenser, bumper, radiator and some other minor parts. I would prefer to fix it rather than replace it. My preference is due to low miles, new tires, recent paint detailing, and top notch mechanical/electrical shape.
I'm going through repair estimate process right now. The shop produced an estimate that is near the 75% of car value, so it's possible that the other guy's insurance (USAA) is going to total it.
The shop "advised" me that if I pay them out of pocket a couple of hundred dollars, that will shift it under totaling and I will save the car from totaling. Are they crooks like I suspect?
BTW, I was shocked how much value was left in 10 year old corolla (near 40%)
Thanks!
Edit: will post pictures soon.
I'm going through repair estimate process right now. The shop produced an estimate that is near the 75% of car value, so it's possible that the other guy's insurance (USAA) is going to total it.
The shop "advised" me that if I pay them out of pocket a couple of hundred dollars, that will shift it under totaling and I will save the car from totaling. Are they crooks like I suspect?
BTW, I was shocked how much value was left in 10 year old corolla (near 40%)
Thanks!
Edit: will post pictures soon.
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