A car is declared a total loss, or "totaled," when the estimated cost of repairs is more than its Actual cash value (ACV).

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Automatic car washes are a $14 billion-plus industry in the U.S. Unfortunately, they could cost you and your car big bucks, ...

Did you know that, according to Kelley Blue Book, a new car can lose up to 60% of its value in the first five years? Even if you keep your car sparkling clean and follow all maintenance best practices ...

I wish we all had a military-sized budget for car shopping and no obligation to recoup money by selling our old cars, but that's not the case. If you want to get the most out of your current car and ...

A new car will lose, on average, 31% of its value over the course of its first three years on the road. Cars painted in some colors, though, lose a lot more. We have bad news if you like your cars ...

If you need to get rid of a used vehicle, you have several options — each of which carries its own list of pros and cons. Ultimately, experts said, how you decide to unload your used car comes down to ...

New data shows yellow and orange vehicles retain the most value after three years, while common shades like black and white take the biggest hit at resale. It turns out your car’s paint job does more ...