Comments by "Stephen DiBari" (@stephendibari5010) on "Here Are The BIGGEST Red Flags When Buying a Used Car! BE AWARE!" video.

  1. Exactly. Happened to my 2002 Lexus ES 300 New Year’s Eve day 2021. Some dude in the shopping center hit my bumper tore the bumper halfway off and the cost to fix it in New York State exceeded 70% of the value of my car and technically it was totaled. I got a cash payout from the insurance company got my car fixed and I even had the hood re-sprayed for $300 extra (labor only). Had my fog lights housings and headlights buffed out. Had a reputable body shop do the work who I’ve been going to for past 20 plus years. Not worried about selling it with a totaled title since ill be keeping this car for many years and if and when I sell it, it won’t be worth much anyway. It now has 172k miles but is in near excellent condition and this Gen ES are the best ever built and will last well into the 300k + miles if maintained well ! I found out in NY state DMV didn’t have to issue a “salvaged or reconditioned” title. But I’m certain an Autocheck or CarFax report will show my car was “totaled”.
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