I am not sure whether to replace it or trade the car. I was rear ended last year and the drivers insurance company decided to total my car.
Aug 13, 2019 at 7:35 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
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Good afternoon,
Since your car was declared totaled, the title will reflect that when a dealer does a title search. You will get less than 1/2 of the trade-in value since it is a salvage vehicle.
To replace it, if you got a used unit, plan on about $1,500.00 to $1,800.00.
A rebuilt unit would jump it to $3,000.00.
Roy
Aug 13, 2019 at 9:00 AM
DANONE
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I believe that a rebuilt unit would be covered by a warranty, but what is a used unit?
Aug 13, 2019 at 9:42 AM
ASEMASTER6371
CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
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A used transmission.
Do you have an extended warranty on the car? A warranty with your age car would most likely install a used transmission once it is confirmed bad by a shop.
Roy
Aug 13, 2019 at 12:40 PM
DANONE
MEMBER
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no I have no warranty. I am on my own.
Aug 13, 2019 at 1:11 PM
ASEMASTER6371
CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
52,796 POSTS
Okay, got it.
Yes, the rebuilt will have a 3 year 50,000 warranty.
The used one will have 30 days.
Roy
Aug 13, 2019 at 1:20 PM
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