What you mean a write off for taxes

Did they give you the detailed repair cost estimation in writing?

This is how they pump GDP

Repairs cost a lot. One of my best friends owns an auto body shop and part prices have skyrocketed, labor is expensive and a lot goes into repairing a wreck. Painting is especially costly. Minimal damage totals a lot of vehicles.

Shit looked tore up on the side from what I remember.

Repairs cost more than the car value….

If you feel like that, they probably are…

You know what amazed me about getting rid of my insurance? It was how often my actions were limited by this thing that was supposed to insulate me from future uncertainty. I had to be careful about what I did, lest a negate my policy. When you don't have insurance, you do your best to avoid damage...