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

Because it never is restored to new.

For example, the original paint is applied and baked on at temperatures that would destroy other parts of the vehicle, so the paint for repairs is not the same as the original.