Estimate the value of a damaged car in california

Car damage is aninevitable for the one whose car gets damaged. A damaged car may not particularly be broken. A damaged car can also be dents in the car, scratches, collision from any other car etc. But as an owner, one has to be conscience to decide how to take care of their damaged car. Depending on how type of damage the car has suffered, the owner can decide whether you invest on it repairing or not. Here are a certain things that will help you to know the value of a damaged car in California.

• The first thing to do is to calm yourself down. It is true that you have faced major loss in the accident. But there is no such problem it a car that cannot be fixed. You just need a peace of mind to think about what to do with your car.
• Use your car and click all the pictures of your car from every angle. Make sure that the pictures are very bright and clear. You have to be sure that you take the pictures in full length.
•  Write down the date and time of the picture taken. Inspect the exterior as well as the interior of your car properly. Do not leave any mark on your car. Do not leave any spot.
• Next check the trunk and hood of the car. Check the hood of the car properly. Open and close it a few times to know whether there is some problem there or not.
•  Take pictures of small dents as well as some paint fading also. Smaller dents and all can be fixed at home only.
• Next check the tired and wheels of the car. They might get deflated but do not worry about that. You can get it changed any time. You will have to pay attention to the wheel cover also. They can be visually traced.
• Now try the interior of the car. Look for missing parts or broken ones. Check the locks of the car as well as the latches. Open and close them a few times, you will get to know if there is some problem with them or not.
• Check the driver’s seat too. Check its seating.
• Now comes the most important part that is the ignition. Before deciding anything, you should try to drive the car a little. Start the car a few times so that you can notice any unusual sounds in the ignition. This can be some big problem so it is better than you take care of it.
• Try the reverse gear also. Stop the car and start it again, this time drive it slowly. This will give you the idea about the steering wheel as well. By a slow drive, you will get to know the wheel alignment also.
• Use all these photos to get the car fixed. You can also compare them to some older car photos to know the major changes. This will give you a better idea whether to get it fixed or not.