Hi all, I was in an accident last week and hit an animal pretty hard. I just got my estimate back and the repairs will cost $6,427. The repairs include a whole new bumper, new headlights, a new radiator, fixing something with my AC, and a handful of fixes spanning from the front end, right side, and back bumper. I did the Kelley Blue Book for my car and private sell it is worth $12,630 and the trade in value is approximately $11,470.
Is it possible to argue with State Farm on totaling my car out? The repairs are over half of what the car is worth. The mechanic whose shop I took it to said when I hit the animal, the core support of my car shifted causing damage to the right side of my car and back end as well.
I’m not really sure how this all works. Just looking for some advice as to whether it is worth it or not to fight it! Thanks for reading.
Posted by Repulsive-Exchange29
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You can argue, but you need data. Kelley Blue Book does not really matter on their end. You should make sure they are taking into account all the trim level and options on the vehicle.