musegrlz asked:


what are the simplest parts to remove from a car? Engine, transmission and mechanics appear to be fine the car is basically alright but needs repairs that I can't afford and think aren't worth. Airbags and left front end need to be fixed/replaced and it would be equal to the car's market value to fix the hood, lights, windshield etc. The car is not a true wreck but the salvage yard I towed it to is only willing to give me $200 for a 1997 toyota convertible! Basically every part of the car is worth more than $200,so I'm planning to take some basic parts off to make a few dollars and then donate it or selling to another yard…any suggestions on which parts to start w/

Atlanta Wrecked Car Selling

tvictoriaf5k asked:


I was recently in a wreck where a flatbed truck in front of me slammed on the breaks (and had no break lights), so I plowed into his car. The police officer checked his breaks and determined they were not working before the accident. I was not found to be at fault, and he was given a ticket for nonworking break lights.

The damage I have assessed includes: head light washers, bumper, hood, parts under hood (radiator and who knows what else), frame damage, frame of windshield loose/damaged, check engine light came on, and although no airbags deployed- the airbag light came on. Radiator fluid leaked all over the highway. The headlights are miraculously intact.

I am on pins and needles waiting to hear back from the repair/collision shop to see how much the damage estimate comes to. In the meantime I will need a rental car.

Since it is a foreign car, I would prefer Audi worked on the mechanical parts. Audi will need to supply the radiator (and whatever else is damaged under hood) as well as the paint, bumper, hood, (there is no way it can be fixed), and head light washers.

My same car model/year is being sold for $9,995; $9,495; $8,987; $8,900 in dealer listings on the Autotrader website. A year ago, when I bought it, it retailed at $10,000 from the dealer I purchased it from. Kelley Blue Book puts my car at $9,875 while NADA puts it at $8,950. I would be happy with any of these prices supposing it is totaled- because I could get a decent/comparable car. After being in a major accident, my car's resale value will go down at least 40%.

Would his company's insurance pay for all of this? Would it be better to try to see if my insurance company could pay for it and give his company a reimbursement claim? I could see myself getting better coverage if my company could pay for it (especially considering we have five cars insured with them as well as homeowner's.

HELP!!!!

Atlanta Wrecked Car Selling