Jetta SS
Veteran Member
I'd have to guess their shop gave a very high estimate. Maybe worst case scenario - long block? Since that pan, pump, and oil change couldn't have been near the value of the car.
I'm sure these laws vary state by state. What I ran into was the state of Louisiana will not issue a salvage title to a non-resident. I had a friend who is a resident who was willing to help, but if not an owner retain only a licensed dealer of some sort can get a salvage title issued.
My home state of Alabama said they cannot issue a Salvage title unless the accident occurred in Alabama. Hopefully it isn't like this around the country, but it wouldn't surprise me.
I'm sure these laws vary state by state. What I ran into was the state of Louisiana will not issue a salvage title to a non-resident. I had a friend who is a resident who was willing to help, but if not an owner retain only a licensed dealer of some sort can get a salvage title issued.
My home state of Alabama said they cannot issue a Salvage title unless the accident occurred in Alabama. Hopefully it isn't like this around the country, but it wouldn't surprise me.
