Insurance term
Total Loss
When the cost to repair your vehicle is more than its actual cash value (or a percentage set by the insurer), the insurance company “totals” it and pays you its value instead of repairing it.
Example
After a severe crash, if repairs would cost more than the car is worth, the insurer declares a total loss and pays the cash value.
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