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Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Damage Can A Deer Do To A Car?
Deer can cause significant damage to your car. Depending on the species, they can weigh anywhere from 30 pounds to 500 pounds or more. The most common kind of deer is a white-tailed deer, which typically weighs anywhere from 50 pounds to 400 pounds.
If you hit a deer in a car accident, you might have major frame damage and body damage. In many cases, your tires, axel and windshield may be damaged or destroyed. Trying to repair this type of damage could cost thousands of dollars. If your car is severely damaged from a deer accident, your insurance company will most likely declare it a total loss.
Can I Fix Car Damage From Hitting A Deer?
Maybe. If you did not hit a large deer or you were driving relatively slowly, the damage to your car may be repairable. However, it could still be quite expensive to fix, especially if you hit it from the front where your engine and transmission are located. If you reversed into a deer, that damage could still be inconvenient, but may be more affordable.
In many cases, however, the car is not repairable. This is because a serious accident with a larger animal could cause structural damage to the car, increasing its chances of crumpling in a future accident. This could cause serious or even fatal injury to a driver in incidents where an undamaged car would provide protection.
How Much Is A Car Damaged By A Deer Worth?
If you have deer damage to your car, chances are its value will depreciate significantly. Selling a damaged car is not the same as selling a used car. In some cases, you may only be able to sell the car for its scrap metal value.
If you added upgrades to your vehicle, you might be able to get more for it. The same may be true if you have a popular or valuable model vehicle. The best way to find out what your vehicle is worth is to start getting quotes for it.
Where Can I Sell My Body Damaged Car?
If you have a car with body damage, you still have a few options for places to sell it. For instance, you can:
- Sell it to a junkyard or scrap yard
- Trade it in at a dealership
- Sell it to a private individual
- Sell it to an online car buyer
Scrap yards will typically make you an offer based on the scrap metal value of the car. In some cases, they may only make flat fee offers based on the size of the vehicle. However, you can get rid of your car quickly and easily using this method.
Dealerships may offer you an even lower trade-in value for your car, since they do not specialize in damaged cars. However, the trade-in price can directly help you offset the cost of a new vehicle.
In some cases, selling it privately can get you the best price. This depends on the make and model of your vehicle, as well as your location.
To sell it privately, you generally have to negotiate a time for a buyer to come see it. It can take several weeks to sell, as a result. You will also have to decide who will pay for the cost of towing the vehicle.
Selling it online is the fastest way to get a fair price and get rid of your car quickly. Online buyers can give you an accurate quote quickly. However, not all online car buyers are equal.
Why Sell To CarBrain?
If you have serious damage to your car after hitting a deer, CarBrain will make you a fair market offer for it. We are the market for less-than-perfect cars, and we have over a decade of experience buying damaged vehicles.
CarBrain can help you get a quote in under 90 seconds. Our quotes are guaranteed for seven days and come with no obligation, so you can take the time to shop around and decide if you like our offer.
Our offers always include FREE towing and FREE title transfer. There are no hidden fees for using our service. You can sell your car and get paid in under 48 business hours.
How To Sell My Damaged Car To CarBrain
Selling your deer-damaged car to CarBrain is easy. All you have to do is:
- Click “get an offer”
- Fill out the form
- Get your quote!
To get a guaranteed offer, submit photos of your vehicle and its VIN. If you like our price, we can help you schedule a pickup at a time convenient for you.
The tow truck driver will arrive with a check in hand. All you have to do is hand over the keys and sign the title - it’s that simple! Don’t wait any longer. Click the button below and get an offer now.
