Originally posted by foofighter24
Before that, I leased a vehicle every three years. The controlled cost was appalling.
Before that, I leased a vehicle every three years. The controlled cost was appalling.
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Originally posted by Dub J
Originally posted by foofighter24
Before that, I leased a vehicle every three years. The controlled cost was appalling.
I would never claim it is right for everyone, but it is a viable strategy for some.
Originally posted by foofighter24
Before that, I leased a vehicle every three years. The controlled cost was appalling.
I would never claim it is right for everyone, but it is a viable strategy for some.
Anyone know what hail damage repair costs? Like heavy, heavy hail damage. 2010 Forester with a massive amount of tiny dents all over the hood and roof to the point it has a salvage title. I might just do the hood and leave the roof if I like the car enough.
Also is there anyway to get a title from salvage to clean by repairing it or is it always going to be a salvage title?
Edit: Or if I just replace the hood and get most of the smaller/easier dents out of the roof, would that change anything?
Also is there anyway to get a title from salvage to clean by repairing it or is it always going to be a salvage title?
Edit: Or if I just replace the hood and get most of the smaller/easier dents out of the roof, would that change anything?
Edited by rams78110 on Mar 30, 2015 15:57:11
Originally posted by rams78110
Anyone know what hail damage repair costs? Like heavy, heavy hail damage. 2010 Forester with a massive amount of tiny dents all over the hood and roof to the point it has a salvage title. I might just do the hood and leave the roof if I like the car enough.
Also is there anyway to get a title from salvage to clean by repairing it or is it always going to be a salvage title?
Are you financing this car? The very first thing I would check is if the bank will lend on it. Also, in the interest of saving time, consider that the damage was deemed expensive enough to where one insurance company already declared it a total loss.
Anyone know what hail damage repair costs? Like heavy, heavy hail damage. 2010 Forester with a massive amount of tiny dents all over the hood and roof to the point it has a salvage title. I might just do the hood and leave the roof if I like the car enough.
Also is there anyway to get a title from salvage to clean by repairing it or is it always going to be a salvage title?
Are you financing this car? The very first thing I would check is if the bank will lend on it. Also, in the interest of saving time, consider that the damage was deemed expensive enough to where one insurance company already declared it a total loss.
Originally posted by foofighter24
Are you financing this car? The very first thing I would check is if the bank will lend on it. Also, in the interest of saving time, consider that the damage was deemed expensive enough to where one insurance company already declared it a total loss.
yeah, thats probably thousands of dollars worth of body damage
Are you financing this car? The very first thing I would check is if the bank will lend on it. Also, in the interest of saving time, consider that the damage was deemed expensive enough to where one insurance company already declared it a total loss.
yeah, thats probably thousands of dollars worth of body damage
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Originally posted by foshizzel17
yeah, thats probably thousands of dollars worth of body damage
It is at least one thousand dollars, probably much more than that. I'm not much of a body guy though, soooo.
JUST SLATHER BONDO OVER IT AND PAINT IT WITH SPRAY PAINT LOLZ
yeah, thats probably thousands of dollars worth of body damage
It is at least one thousand dollars, probably much more than that. I'm not much of a body guy though, soooo.
JUST SLATHER BONDO OVER IT AND PAINT IT WITH SPRAY PAINT LOLZ
Reading up on the salvage title, the consensus is that if you buy one, it needs to be a cash deal and you need to plan on keeping it forever. It creates a lot of insurance problems, which in turn creates financing problems, and both affect the value.
Let's say you get in a collision, the insurance company is not gonna pay you out like they normally would, because they are working under the assumption it was already just about shot as it was previously totaled.
Let's say you get in a collision, the insurance company is not gonna pay you out like they normally would, because they are working under the assumption it was already just about shot as it was previously totaled.
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Originally posted by rams78110
Anyone know what hail damage repair costs? Like heavy, heavy hail damage. 2010 Forester with a massive amount of tiny dents all over the hood and roof to the point it has a salvage title. I might just do the hood and leave the roof if I like the car enough.
Also is there anyway to get a title from salvage to clean by repairing it or is it always going to be a salvage title?
Edit: Or if I just replace the hood and get most of the smaller/easier dents out of the roof, would that change anything?
Originally posted by foofighter24
Are you financing this car? The very first thing I would check is if the bank will lend on it. Also, in the interest of saving time, consider that the damage was deemed expensive enough to where one insurance company already declared it a total loss.
Foo is correct. Usually cars end up getting a salvaged title because the repairs cost more than the insurance is willing to pay. My thought is; is there anything else that was wrong with the car? Yeah, those dents cost a lot of money, but you can still gain monetary value by selling the dang thing, even with hail dings if it is mechanically sound.
In my state there is a difference between salvaged and rebuilt titles as well. In my state you cannot even drive a salvaged titled vehicle, it's illegal. You also have to jump through hoops, pay a bunch of fees, and pass a safety checklist in order for the car to get a "rebuilt" title.
The rebuild title is a nightmare to get insured, and I've also seen many problems with these vehicles. There are some that actually are a good bargain, but others are a complete nightmare, and really should just be scrapped. Really it is a big gamble, if the car you're looking at is salvaged, check the laws in your area, it may not be drivable. Secondly, as foo mentioned banks are hesitant about financing these vehicles. They usually are not worth anything, any money you put into the car will be sunk.
Anyone know what hail damage repair costs? Like heavy, heavy hail damage. 2010 Forester with a massive amount of tiny dents all over the hood and roof to the point it has a salvage title. I might just do the hood and leave the roof if I like the car enough.
Also is there anyway to get a title from salvage to clean by repairing it or is it always going to be a salvage title?
Edit: Or if I just replace the hood and get most of the smaller/easier dents out of the roof, would that change anything?
Originally posted by foofighter24
Are you financing this car? The very first thing I would check is if the bank will lend on it. Also, in the interest of saving time, consider that the damage was deemed expensive enough to where one insurance company already declared it a total loss.
Foo is correct. Usually cars end up getting a salvaged title because the repairs cost more than the insurance is willing to pay. My thought is; is there anything else that was wrong with the car? Yeah, those dents cost a lot of money, but you can still gain monetary value by selling the dang thing, even with hail dings if it is mechanically sound.
In my state there is a difference between salvaged and rebuilt titles as well. In my state you cannot even drive a salvaged titled vehicle, it's illegal. You also have to jump through hoops, pay a bunch of fees, and pass a safety checklist in order for the car to get a "rebuilt" title.
The rebuild title is a nightmare to get insured, and I've also seen many problems with these vehicles. There are some that actually are a good bargain, but others are a complete nightmare, and really should just be scrapped. Really it is a big gamble, if the car you're looking at is salvaged, check the laws in your area, it may not be drivable. Secondly, as foo mentioned banks are hesitant about financing these vehicles. They usually are not worth anything, any money you put into the car will be sunk.
rams buys a new POS car about every 2 yrs.
i swear we have had this same convo 2-3x
i swear we have had this same convo 2-3x
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Originally posted by Pithy Radish
I'm not much of a body guy though, soooo.
I took a body repair night course for a year. Got me a diploma and shit. Worked part time in a body shop for a while but never really wanted to make a full time job out of it. Just wanted to pick up another trade in case I needed it down the road.
I'm not much of a body guy though, soooo.
I took a body repair night course for a year. Got me a diploma and shit. Worked part time in a body shop for a while but never really wanted to make a full time job out of it. Just wanted to pick up another trade in case I needed it down the road.
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Originally posted by foofighter24
Reading up on the salvage title, the consensus is that if you buy one, it needs to be a cash deal and you need to plan on keeping it forever. It creates a lot of insurance problems, which in turn creates financing problems, and both affect the value.
Let's say you get in a collision, the insurance company is not gonna pay you out like they normally would, because they are working under the assumption it was already just about shot as it was previously totaled.
In my state he wouldn't even be able to drive a salvaged titled vehicle until he obtained a rebuilt title. That requires a very long, and very expensive process with the state government.
Reading up on the salvage title, the consensus is that if you buy one, it needs to be a cash deal and you need to plan on keeping it forever. It creates a lot of insurance problems, which in turn creates financing problems, and both affect the value.
Let's say you get in a collision, the insurance company is not gonna pay you out like they normally would, because they are working under the assumption it was already just about shot as it was previously totaled.
In my state he wouldn't even be able to drive a salvaged titled vehicle until he obtained a rebuilt title. That requires a very long, and very expensive process with the state government.
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Originally posted by Dub J
I took a body repair night course for a year. Got me a diploma and shit. Worked part time in a body shop for a while but never really wanted to make a full time job out of it. Just wanted to pick up another trade in case I needed it down the road.
Body Work looks no bueno. Honestly being a mechanic isn't that great either, but the work you guys do looks back breaking, and very tedious. Aren't body guys also paid on Flat Rate?
I took a body repair night course for a year. Got me a diploma and shit. Worked part time in a body shop for a while but never really wanted to make a full time job out of it. Just wanted to pick up another trade in case I needed it down the road.
Body Work looks no bueno. Honestly being a mechanic isn't that great either, but the work you guys do looks back breaking, and very tedious. Aren't body guys also paid on Flat Rate?
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