At What Extent of Damage Is a Car Considered Totaled?
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When the repair cost after an accident exceeds 80% of the vehicle's pre-accident value, it can be considered totaled. The assessment of damage extent and whether the vehicle should be totaled must be determined by specialized appraisal agencies. Generally, this can be handled by traffic police departments for appraisal or conducted according to the instructions of the vehicle management office and designated salvage inspection points. Below is relevant information about vehicle totaling: 1. Required documents for vehicle totaling: Private vehicles require the owner's ID card; vehicle license; vehicle registration certificate; license plates; for company vehicles, an organization code certificate with the official seal is needed; accident vehicles require supporting documentation. 2. Mandatory totaling after failing three consecutive annual inspections: According to the "Mandatory Vehicle Scrapping Standards," if a vehicle fails to obtain a passing inspection mark for three consecutive inspection cycles after the inspection validity period expires, it must be mandatorily totaled. Driving a vehicle that has been mandatorily totaled on the road will result in severe penalties for the driver, including a fine of 2000 yuan and revocation of driving privileges.
