: A salvage-title car is generally worth 20% to 40% less than a comparable model with a clean title.
: If your own car is totaled, you can often "buy it back" from the insurance company for its estimated salvage value. This allows you to keep a car you already know and trust for a fraction of its market value. Essential Pre-Purchase Checklist buying a total loss car
: If you plan to drive the car until it dies, the lower purchase price can be a steal. : A salvage-title car is generally worth 20%