Buying A Total Loss | Car

: Use a VIN Check Tool to see if the car was totaled multiple times or has a history of flood damage.

: Ensure the title is marked as "prior salvage" or "rebuilt." Beware of sellers trying to "wash" titles to make them look clean. Perspectives from the Community buying a total loss car

“The day I got it ready to sell, I got rear-ended. The insurance company said my car had actually been totaled twice before... I got $5500 for that car after the wreck instead of 4 grand!” Facebook · Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Owners · 11 months ago : Use a VIN Check Tool to see

: Never buy a salvage car without a mechanic's review. They can spot "hidden damage" that might surface months later. The insurance company said my car had actually

: A salvage-title car is generally worth 20% to 40% less than a comparable model with a clean title.