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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Think of a car as if it were a sheet of paper. Now imagine that this sheet has been crumpled. You can iron it, you can straighten it as much as you want and it won’t be 100% yet.
A car consists of thousands of moving parts that are very important, after an impact some of them may not appear to be damaged, but they may still be damaged and present problems in the future. It is even possible that the alignment of the pieces is aesthetically satisfactory but structurally condemned.
Therefore, there are many unpredictable risks that may cost a lot in the future, so the final price of a damaged vehicle compensates the losses.
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