*What’s the estimated damage?
The calculator above applies a number to the value calculation based on how much damage your car took:
- 1.00 = Severe structural damage. Destroyed frame or windshield pillars, rollover damage
- 0.75 = Major damage to structure and panels. Broken frame, bent axles
- 0.50 = Moderate damage to structure and panels. Airbags deployed, large dents
- 0.25 = Minor damage to structure and panels. Dented hood or fender
- 0.00 = No structural damage or replaced panels. Broken side mirror, scratched paint, cracked headlight
Minor damage is usually surface (e.g. scratched bumper paint or a dented door). Major damage affects the car’s integrity, structural support or safety, and typically involves replacing an entire piece (e.g. damaging the car hood or airbags).