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Re:The Rise of the Disposable Car by WindyCityBrew on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @03:46PM (#40516115)
(USA specific) Depending on the state, "totaled" might still mean YOU can't fix and drive your car again.

In Illinois, you can only retain a totaled vehicle if it was hail damage or it's a "vintage (9+ yr old) car.

Re:The Rise of the Disposable Car by cinntaile on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @04:03PM (#40516342)
They're pushing similar laws through in the EU as well.
Re:The Rise of the Disposable Car by karma_pharmer on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @05:51PM (#40517473)
Totaled means the insurance company buys the car from you.

It's not your car anymore, so obviously you don't get to drive it.

Re:The Rise of the Disposable Car by Shikadi on Thursday May 30, 2024 @10:47AM (#40524419)
Lol 9 years is vintage is lol