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      08-22-2012, 01:30 PM   #22
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But the engine looks perfect....Hmmmmm.
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Originally Posted by JasonCSU


I imagine you or someone would have to buy the whole car at auction though in order to part it out. Now I'm curious, what is the value of the vehicle after such a wreck? Can anyone attempt to buy it at auction, or do you have to be in the industry like Glassoman55?



Correct. It will be on a vehicle auction site like Copart someplace. Typically one needs a dealer or salvage license to make a purchase. There are some ways to purchase a temporary license but preferential bidding will go to those with established accounts.

As far as value, looks like the engine and perhaps the interior is ok. I would bet the salvage would still sell for about 15k. Typically, 20 percent of actual value is considered a good figure for selling salvage.
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