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Are most cars totaled when airbags deploy?
FAQ
Does a car get totaled if the airbags deploy?
It all comes down to cost and the value of your vehicle. If your vehicle has deployed airbags and a lot of damage, the overall cost of repairs to get it back on the road may exceed that total loss threshold that we talked about earlier, meaning it’s deemed totaled.
Is it worth fixing a car with airbags deployed?
It depends on the value of your car. Replacing air bags is expensive, but your car may have a high value. For example, a 2022 Mercedes Benz would be well worth paying to have repaired and the air bags replaced. However, a 1999 Chevy may not be worth as much as it cost to replace the air bags.
Does airbag deployment lower the value of a car?
If it’s an old car, then the value of the car will be lower. Therefore, the high car airbag deployed replacement cost causes the car to be totaled. However, if it’s a newly bought car, the value will be higher, and the insurance company may decide it’s better to cover the cost of replacing the airbags.
How much does it cost to fix a deployed airbag?
Airbags replacement can cost much more than just the airbag itself. They’re incredibly time-consuming to change out and the related components that need to be changed tally up quickly. On average, expect around $1,000 to $1,500 per airbag that needs to be replaced.