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Cylinders running very low compression

Tiny
ALYSSA97
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  • 2015 HYUNDAI ACCENT
  • 4 CYL
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  • 83,000 MILES
Two cylinders are running 30 psi, one cylinder is running 40 psi, the last cylinder is running 50 psi

Will insurance declare this as totaled?
Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 AT 2:22 PM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

They will asses the value of the car based on miles and condition at the time of the appraisal.

Then they will price out the engine repair. If the bill exceeds 80% of the value of the car, then they will total the car.

Roy
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 AT 2:32 PM
Tiny
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It is only valued at $3,000.00, but the mechanic said I will end up needing electrical work eventually down the road.
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 AT 3:50 PM
Tiny
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And it’s also at around 85,000 miles.
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 AT 3:50 PM
Tiny
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The adjuster will not take that into consideration.

80% of the $3,000.00 is $2,400.00. A motor will cost more than that.

Roy
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 AT 4:05 PM
Tiny
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Thank you.
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 AT 4:30 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 AT 4:35 PM

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