cylinders running very low compression

2015 HYUNDAI ACCENT
83,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALYSSA97
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Two cylinders are running 30 psi, one cylinder is running 40 psi, the last cylinder is running 50 psi

Will insurance declare this as totaled?
May 8, 2019 at 7:22 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

They will asses the value of the car based on miles and condition at the time of the appraisal.

Then they will price out the engine repair. If the bill exceeds 80% of the value of the car, then they will total the car.

Roy
May 8, 2019 at 7:32 AM
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ALYSSA97
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It is only valued at $3,000.00, but the mechanic said I will end up needing electrical work eventually down the road.
May 8, 2019 at 8:50 AM
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ALYSSA97
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And it’s also at around 85,000 miles.
May 8, 2019 at 8:50 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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The adjuster will not take that into consideration.

80% of the $3,000.00 is $2,400.00. A motor will cost more than that .

Roy
May 8, 2019 at 9:05 AM
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ALYSSA97
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Thank you.
May 8, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
May 8, 2019 at 9:35 AM
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