When an insurance company declares a vehicle a "total loss," it generally takes possession of the car and sells it to recover a portion of the claim payment. While you can sometimes from your insurer, buying other totaled cars from them almost always requires going through professional salvage auction houses. Where to Buy Totaled Cars

: The world's largest online auction platform for salvage vehicles. It handles millions of totaled cars globally and is a primary partner for many major insurers.

: Now part of IAA, this is a major hub for salvage and written-off vehicles specifically in the Canadian market. How to Buy (Licensing Requirements)