Totalled?

[Modest]

Got sandwiched by a lady while entering an overpass. No airbag deploy. Hers did though. Actually went up the concrete barrier a few times. All wheels were damaged in different ways. Think it'll be totalled? Police and tow truck drivers said they thought it would be.

 

[LeesEvoX]

the truck is a 2013? how many miles?

If the truck was like a 2018. i would probably say NOT a total loss. Most of the stuff looks superficial, aside from some suspension component which will probably need to be replaced.


If the truck is a 2013, and has a high mileage theres a good chance they might total it. Just because the value of the truck will be less than the cost to fix.

I dont know about you. but i would try and push the insurance to total the vehicle. stress concerns about future issues, and safety due to the possibility of another suspension component failing.

 

[Modest]

Also, may play a part: I had to abandon it. The accident occurred over 300 miles away from my home.

 

[Modest]

the truck is a 2013? how many miles?

If the truck was like a 2018. i would probably say NOT a total loss. Most of the stuff looks superficial, aside from some suspension component which will probably need to be replaced.


If the truck is a 2013, and has a high mileage theres a good chance they might total it. Just because the value of the truck will be less than the cost to fix.

I dont know about you. but i would try and push the insurance to total the vehicle. stress concerns about future issues, and safety due to the possibility of another suspension component failing.

Good question, it's a 2015. 68,051 miles. Interesting, I will definitely play up the safety. Thanks for the tips!

 

[retired]

it does not look totaled to me but I can't see the frame.

 

[Modest]

it does not look totaled to me but I can't see the frame.

I mentioned to the adjuster that I was concerned about the frame being bent or cracked. I actually went up the concrete barrier and caught air a few times.

 

[Modest]

A few more pictures to help.

 

[LeesEvoX]

A few more pictures to help.

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I see damaged axles, ball joints, and control arms. probably tie rods also.

Still. i dont think this is a total loss. if it were a newer truck. 2015 might be right at that line where the value has dropped enough to determine it would be a complete loss.

 

[Dodge 1500 4X4]

Its a 4x2, no front axle, but it tore the steering tie rod out of the electronic rack, broke the front lower control arm where its mounted to the frame and I'll bet it tweaked the frame, bent the stabilizer link, bearing spindle and wheel, wheel well and fender, probable damage to the rear axle on both sides, driver side rear wheel is tweaked, Damage to the left front suspension.

 

[Modest]

Its a 4x2, no front axle, but it tore the steering tie rod out of the electronic rack, broke the front lower control arm where its mounted to the frame and I'll bet it tweaked the frame, bent the stabilizer link, bearing spindle and wheel, wheel well and fender, the only wheel that wasn't effected was the left front, probable damage to the rear axle, plus this rig is in great condition, hasn't had the NE brutal weather attack it.

My front driver side wheel did get chewed up. I'm wondering how high the labor, paint, parts, would be? Plus, they have to get it from Tennessee back to me in Missouri. Over 300 miles. Daily storage costs too.
I fear there could possibly be frame tweaking. I just hope they total it.

 

[chri5k]

Dealership asking asking price for a 2015 with similar milage is $30K - 32K. They are not budging much on prices for trucks right now. Even if they took 10% off the low end or $27K, doesn't look like yours has near that much damage.

 

[Modest]

Dealership asking asking price for a 2015 with similar milage is $30K - 32K. They are not budging much on prices for trucks right now. Even if they took 10% off the low end or $27K, doesn't look like yours has near that much damage.

Technically my truck is a Big Horn, it's just dressed up like a Laramie.

 

[LeesEvoX]

Its a 4x2, no front axle, but it tore the steering tie rod out of the electronic rack, broke the front lower control arm where its mounted to the frame and I'll bet it tweaked the frame, bent the stabilizer link, bearing spindle and wheel, wheel well and fender, probable damage to the rear axle on both sides, driver side rear wheel is tweaked, Damage to the left front suspension.

Good call. I thought it was an axle laying on the floor haha

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[Later2u]

If you need the insurance money for the next vehicle, let it go. If the buy back is low, I'd buy it back fix what was needed, skip the superficial damage and have a truck for truck use.

 

[GTyankee]

Just guessing here..
Towing cost will be about $1,700 for 300 miles

 

[16Ram4x4]

You are so lucky that you didn't roll over or go over the top of the concrete barrier.
Just make sure her insurance company is paying for a rental during the time you ram is in for repairs.
Also get them to pay to have your ram delivered to your home by a transportation company in a trailer

 

[blackbetty14]

Dealership asking asking price for a 2015 with similar milage is $30K - 32K. They are not budging much on prices for trucks right now. Even if they took 10% off the low end or $27K, doesn't look like yours has near that much damage.

Yeeaaaaaaa I dont think that price is accurate. My 2018 only has 28k miles and its a fully loaded laramie MSRP of 53k and I'm in the process of financing after my lease just ended. remaining value on my truck according to the bank is 26-27k. Wheels and tires alone will be close to 2-2.5k especially if they go with mopar rims. Body work etc your looking at minimum 15k. My wife tapped a truck with her 2018 CRV and caused nothing but front bumper damage and cost was like $4k.

 

[stormcom]

If they use factory parts, they will total it. If they junkyard it, maybe not. You also need to talk depreciated value as it now has a history. Talk to a dealer or two.

 

[chri5k]

Yeeaaaaaaa I dont think that price is accurate. My 2018 only has 28k miles and its a fully loaded laramie MSRP of 53k and I'm in the process of financing after my lease just ended. remaining value on my truck according to the bank is 26-27k. Wheels and tires alone will be close to 2-2.5k especially if they go with mopar rims. Body work etc your looking at minimum 15k. My wife tapped a truck with her 2018 CRV and caused nothing but front bumper damage and cost was like $4k.

Yeeeaaaaaa, you are comparing "book value" to dealership asking price, so YMMV.

 

[Modest]

Surprisingly, they did deem it a total loss. First offer is $23,356.53 I told them that they valued it too low.