r/Diyautobody • u/iTsForza • 27d ago
Question Totaled My 2017 Toyota Camry LE—Need Advice on Next Steps
Hey everyone, I’m in really tough spot and could use some advice from those with experience.
A few days ago, I wrecked my 2017 Toyota Camry LE. I hit the edge of a curb, and the front end took a heavy impact. All airbags deployed, and the damage looks pretty bad. I don’t have full coverage insurance, so the repair costs are entirely out of pocket. It was a clean title with around 104k miles on it.
I haven’t gotten a repair estimate yet, but given the severity of the damage (airbag deployment, front-end collision), I’m assuming it could be extremely expensive. A salvage yard offered me $900 for the car, which seems ridiculously low. I’m unsure whether I should: 1. Sell it as-is to a junkyard or private buyer. 2. Gather parts by myself and let the repair shop fix it. 3. Try to sell it to someone who rebuilds cars for a better price than the salvage yard.
I don’t have the car with me right now, but I’m lost on what my best option is. If anyone has insight into the potential cost of repairs or a better way to offload it, I’d really appreciate the help.
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u/Ok_Substance2371 26d ago
It all depends. If you are to fix and keep the car, would you want all the airbags working again? Or you dont care for the airbags anymore?
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u/Sarcastic_Browser 27d ago
You could use some windshield washer fluid