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  A vehicle is considered a total loss when it undergoes significant damage due to various events such as collisions, storms, fires, thefts and other types of catastrophic damage. Typically, a vehicle is declared a total loss by the insurance company when the vehicle is damaged to the point where the cost of repairs exceeds the vehicle’s value. But what exactly does this mean and what are the implications for the vehicle’s owner and potential buyers? Total Loss Vehicle   How is a Total Loss Vehicle Determined? The process of determining whether a vehicle is a total loss typically involves an inspection by the insurance company’s adjuster alongside the auto body repair shop. The adjuster will assess the damage to the vehicle and estimate the cost of repairs based on the replacement part costs, repair time, storage fees and repair related materials such as paint and primer. If the cost of repairs exceeds the vehicle’s value, the vehicle will be declared a total loss. At which ti...

  Buying a used car can be a daunting experience especially for those who are new to the process. With so many scammers out there, it’s easy to get taken advantage of. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back. In this article, we’ll expose the top 10 used car scams and provide you with the inside scoop on how to avoid them. 10 Commonly Used Car Scams to watch out for   1. The Odometer Rollback You’ve probably heard of this deceptive and highly illegal practice before. Odometer rollback is the act of manipulating the vehicles odometer, most commonly to alter the total mileage the car was driven. Making the vehicle appear to have lower mileage may make the car more attractive to potential buyers and fetch a higher premium. It’s a clever trick but it’s not foolproof. Here’s how to catch them in the act: check the odometer reading on the car’s title and compare it to the reading on the odometer. Always run a VinCheckUp vehicle history report to check for last reported odometer readi...

Buying a pre-owned vehicle can be an exciting and at the same time a daunting experience. The act of buying a pre-owned vehicle involves a fair bit of risk. It is important to help minimize the chances of getting a bad apple by performing a pre purchase vehicle inspection. A Pre-Purchase Vehicle inspection is one of the most important steps you should take before making your purchase decision. This process helps identify possibly hidden issues that could lead to costly repairs down the road. Buying a pre-owned vehicle   In this article we have outlined all the steps you will need to follow to conduct a proper pre-purchase used vehicle inspection. We did our best to ensure that the instructions are straight forward however, If you do not feel comfortable tackling any of the steps outlined in the guide below we highly suggest that you seek the help of an independent automotive technician or a vehicle inspection expert. 1. Preliminary Research The first step begins before you even ...

Exposing Deceptive Practices and fraud by unscrupulous vehicle sellers What you should know before you make your next purchase.   Vehicle seller fraud is an unfortunate part of the  automotive  industry. Vehicle seller fraud can take various forms and it's crucial for buyers to be aware of potential scams. Therefore, we've opted to compile a list of scams and deceptive practices based on direct experiences and firsthand accounts shared with us over the years.   Odometer Rollback:   Odometer Rollback is an old deception where the seller misrepresents the number of miles the vehicle was driven by illegally manipulating the odometer to show a lower  mileage . By changing the vehicle mileage , the vehicle may appear less used than it actually is and fetch a higher premium.   The buyers may end up paying more for a vehicle than its true value and they may face unexpected repairs sooner than expected. The good news is that with the widening adoptions of stat...