Is a car considered totaled if the airbags deploy?

When the airbags in your car deploy it doesn't always mean that your is beyond repair. The cash value of the car and estimated repair amounts will determine if a vehicle with deployed airbags is totaled.

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UPDATED: Jun 13, 2023

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