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Car is totaled but still owe?

Updated: 9/18/2023
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If you've got full coverage insurance, make a claim. They should take over payments. You'll be car-less, but won't owe anymore.

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Hell yea


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If your car was totaled will the check come in your name if there is a lien on it and you released the car to the insurance company?

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