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		WindyCityBrew on May 29, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The rise of the disposable car (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.

karma_pharmer on May 29, 2024 | [–]

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.

cinntaile on May 29, 2024 | | [–]

They're pushing similar laws through in the EU as well.

Shikadi on May 30, 2024 | [–]

Lol 9 years is vintage is lol

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