What happens if my car is totaled and I have no insurance?

If your car is totaled and you have no insurance, your options are limited. Even if your car was stolen and totaled, without insurance you’re going to be on the hook for the cost of repairs and for the remaining payments you owe on the vehicle, if any. There’s a solution to help you out of this sticky situation: CarBrain.

What happens if you have no collision insurance on your car?

If you have no collision insurance on a car that’s totaled, you probably have few options. If irreparable, you have the possibility of selling your totaled vehicle. But the worst part is not knowing what to do, especially if you don’t have collision insurance.

What happens when your car is declared a total loss?

If the insurance company finds that the cost of repair is close to or greater than its market value, they will declare it a total loss and cut you a check for the vehicle’s cash value. You can use the insurance funds to purchase another vehicle, or to keep the totaled car and pay for the repairs yourself from the check.

What to do with a totaled car with no GAP insurance?

If your car is totaled with no GAP insurance, you’ll have to pay the difference out-of-pocket. Some drivers, due to not knowing the laws or financial hardship, opt to cancel their insurance coverage or let it lapse due to nonpayment. If you are one of these drivers, you could be in for a shock.

When does an insurance company have to total a car?

Insurance company does not have to “total” a vehicle if the costs of the repairs exceed 80% of ACV. The statute doesn’t require it, but most companies used it as a rule of thumb.