If a car is in an accident, and the repair shop restored it to new condition (no bent frame, new parts, paint, airbag, etc.), why does it still lose value in as a trade in, if it is otherwise in great condition, with low miles?

Question

If a car is in an accident, and the repair shop restored it to new condition (no bent frame, new parts, paint, airbag, etc.), why does it still lose value in as a trade in, if it is otherwise in great condition, with low miles?

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Answer 1

Part of it is that the repair shop will generally use the cheapest, most generic replacement parts possible to fix it. Usually low quality Chinese garbage. You’re never getting the same car back.