{"id":108,"date":"2019-10-29T18:07:36","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T18:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcsjunkcars.com\/blog\/?p=108"},"modified":"2019-10-29T18:07:36","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T18:07:36","slug":"is-my-car-totaled-if-the-airbag-deploys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcsjunkcars.com\/blog\/is-my-car-totaled-if-the-airbag-deploys\/","title":{"rendered":"Is My Car Totaled if the Airbag Deploys?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Once an airbag has deployed, it is finished for good. It cannot be sewn, seared, cinched, or repaired in anyway. It would be like trying to re-light a match once its flame has been ignited and blown out. It is simply not possible, legal, nor safe. But this does not mean the vehicle is finished too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn why deployed airbag doesn\u2019t always mean a vehicle is totaled, and when it does. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airbag System Basics<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

An airbag system is one of the most vital parts of any car, truck, or vehicle. It is a single-use, one-time only, safety mechanism designed to provide a soft cushion in order to prevent subsequent ejection, serious injuries, and death during a car accident. An airbag-equipped vehicle has small electronics that work for the airbag system called crash sensors that \u201csense\u201d when an accident or collision has occurred. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once a vehicle\u2019s crash sensors have detected stimuli that suggests an accident has happened, they send a message to the airbag control unit, which then sends a message to the inflator; then the bags fill with air and deploy instantly. Stimuli that crash sensors respond to include sudden stopping, pressure increases, significant impacts, and more. A small chemical charge causes a tiny explosion that causes the airbag to fill and deploy, and deploy as fast as it does. This is the main reason why they cannot be reused once they have deployed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average Cost of Airbag Replacement<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Although airbags are not a full-proof or guaranteed method\nto saving lives in car accidents, they significantly increase the level of\nsafety and security for passengers and driver\u2019s alike. Air bags can cost\nanywhere from $250 to $1,000 or more, depending on the supplier, the make and\nmodel vehicle, and the type of airbag. Many junk car lots and auto salvage\ncompanies purchase and sell UNUSED airbags that have never been deployed for a\nfraction of the market or dealership costs; however, it is recommended by\nautomotive specialists to purchase the proper airbag from a certified dealership\nfor optimal safety and assurance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A vehicle is not always totaled if the airbags have\ndeployed. A vehicle usually has to be damaged more than 75% in order for it to\nbe totaled. If you own a vehicle that is only worth a few thousand dollars, and\nthe airbags deploy, this will most likely total your vehicle. On the other\nhand, if you drive a new car or truck, and the exterior damage is minimal, you\nmay not have a totaled vehicle. It simply all depends on the details folks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Trusted Advice from a Louisville Junk Car Buyer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call GC\u2019s Junk Cars at 502-804-5605<\/strong> to sell a totaled car in Louisville<\/a> and its surrounding areas. Not only do we accept all vehicles, regardless of age, make, model, and condition, we also payout the highest returns for junk vehicles in Kentucky. Just accept our offer and we will come pick up your junk car! Contact us today to request a free estimate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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