{"id":140,"date":"2022-04-26T21:21:44","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T21:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.junkcarscincinnati.com\/blog\/?p=140"},"modified":"2022-04-26T21:21:44","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T21:21:44","slug":"did-you-total-a-car-with-an-unpaid-loan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.junkcarscincinnati.com\/blog\/did-you-total-a-car-with-an-unpaid-loan\/","title":{"rendered":"Did You Total a Car With an Unpaid Loan?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Totaling a car is panic-worthy enough, but when you still owe on the auto loan, your level of anxiety can reach alarming levels. Fortunately, there are options available to help you make it right once again. Continue below to learn what to do if you still owe on a totaled vehicle, plus how to earn fast cash for your junk car in Cincinnati.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarscincinnati.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Totaled-Car-Buyers-Cincinnati-Ohio-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Totaled Car Buyers Cincinnati Ohio 513-991-4776\" class=\"wp-image-141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarscincinnati.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Totaled-Car-Buyers-Cincinnati-Ohio-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.junkcarscincinnati.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Totaled-Car-Buyers-Cincinnati-Ohio-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.junkcarscincinnati.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Totaled-Car-Buyers-Cincinnati-Ohio-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.junkcarscincinnati.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Totaled-Car-Buyers-Cincinnati-Ohio-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.junkcarscincinnati.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Totaled-Car-Buyers-Cincinnati-Ohio-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.junkcarscincinnati.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Totaled-Car-Buyers-Cincinnati-Ohio.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Totaled Car Buyers Cincinnati Ohio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Brief Explanation of a Total Loss Vehicle<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it can vary from state to state, a car is deemed totaled if it meets one or more of the following circumstances: 1) the cost to repair it exceeds the actual cash value (ACV), 2) repairing it would be dangerous, or 3) it meets the state\u2019s total loss guidelines. So, you know your car is totaled, but you still owe on the car loan. What do you do? Well, you have at least 3 viable options. The course you choose will depend on your current economic condition, state regulation, and the discretion of the insurance company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">How to Deal With a Totaled Car You Still Owe Money On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">\u25ba Pay Off the Remaining Auto Loan Balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An auto loan or financing agreement does not disappear when a car is totaled. Unfortunately, you are still legally obligated to pay. Sure, paying off the remaining auto loan balance is easier <em>said<\/em> than <em>done<\/em>, but nonetheless, a viable option worth mentioning. By satisfying the remainder of the loan or financing plan, you can avoid any future financing problems or approvals. You can either pay the balance in full or continue making your regular scheduled payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">\u25ba Negotiate a Deal With the Insurance Company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cannot afford to pay off the auto loan or have barely made any payments as of yet due to it being a brand new car, you might be able to strike a deal with the insurance company. Do your research to see how much your car\u2019s actual cash value is using trusted, certified sources like KBB or Autotrader, then use this data to prove that your vehicle is worth more than what the insurance company is willing to pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">What NOT To Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The above two options are what you <em>can <\/em>do after totaling a vehicle you still owe on, but there is one thing you should not do. It is strongly discouraged to roll the remaining auto loan balance into a new loan. This will only increase your interest payments, making it harder to pay it off in a reasonable time frame. Keep your auto loan and other loans separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>If you are not happy with the insurance company offer for your totaled vehicle, sell it for cash on the spot to a trusted Ohio auto salvage yard!<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarscincinnati.com\/contactus.php\" target=\"_blank\">Contact GC\u2019s Junk Cars<\/a> at 513-991-4776 for professional <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarscincinnati.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">cash for totaled cars in Cincinnati Ohio<\/a>. We provide free junk car removal and instant offers! Request a free offer today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarscincinnati.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-cannot-pay-5000-to-replace-a-blown-car-engine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to Do if You Cannot Pay $5000 to Replace a Blown Car Engine<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarscincinnati.com\/blog\/will-my-insurance-cover-towing-fees-for-a-totaled-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Will My Insurance Cover Towing Fees for a Totaled Car?<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarscincinnati.com\/blog\/your-options-after-totaling-a-vehicle\/\" target=\"_blank\">Your Options After Totaling a Vehicle<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Totaling a car is panic-worthy enough, but when you still owe on the auto loan, your level of anxiety can reach alarming levels. Fortunately, there are options available to help you make it right once again. 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