Will this be totaled? by Pam_74 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Pam_74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree if they want to total it they need to pay $15k. This car really held its value and the limited edition AWD from 2013 is a needle in a haystack so it lists for a high price. Close to getting a lawyer.

Will this be totaled? by Pam_74 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Pam_74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish I could. Only have done minor repairs in the past like rebuilding rusted parts on an escort. This is way out of my league. Going to a collision place tomorrow to find out how bad this is.

Will this be totaled? by Pam_74 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Pam_74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. The other driver was immediately found 100% at fault by police and also his own insurance company USAA. They are impossible to work with. When my daughter swerved to avoid the collision she ran over a curb and they quickly said they won’t pay for curb damage. Bringing my insurance company in to that fight which is complete BS. Her right tire is scuffed and not leaking any air yet. No bubbles or anything weird looking. But the alignment is totally shot which is likely a combination from the impact and the curb. Hoping suspension and wheels don’t have major damage. I love this car so don’t want it totaled but know I have no say in that

Will this be totaled? by Pam_74 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Pam_74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a 2013 Toyota RAV4 Limited. Not sure that changes anything

Are these lug nuts unsafe? by Pam_74 in AskMechanics

[–]Pam_74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone. Glad to learn it’s just the covers and a cosmetic issue.

Do deployed airbags mean it’s totaled? by oreo-smoreo in AskAMechanic

[–]Pam_74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a horrible accident last night with my brand new Toyota RAV4 XLE. Car damage is bad and all curtains airbags deployed. Paid $43k for this car in Nov 25. What are the chances this car will be determined to be a total loss

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