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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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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Older cars with bent frames would still have structural integrity issues which was why they were generally totaled. Source: worked as mechanic ~15 years ago.

Not sure about modern cars but I wouldn’t risk it.

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