Siniestro totalMundial
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453. Siniestro total
Un siniestro total se produce cuando un vehículo dañado se considera inadecuado o antieconómico de reparar. Puede declararse pérdida total económica cuando el coste de reparación es demasiado alto respecto al valor del vehículo, o pérdida total técnica cuando el daño hace imposible una restauración segura o la somete a requisitos especiales. Un perito o aseguradora suele valorar los daños, coste de reparación, valor del vehículo y valor de salvamento. La definición exacta, indemnización y reglas para reparar o eliminar un vehículo declarado siniestro total varían entre países y pólizas.
What is a total loss?
A total loss means that a damaged vehicle is considered unsuitable or uneconomical to repair because of the extent of the damage, repair cost or applicable technical requirements.
What is an economic total loss?
An economic total loss occurs when repairing the vehicle is no longer financially reasonable compared with its value and, where applicable, its remaining salvage value.
What is a technical total loss?
A technical total loss occurs when the vehicle has suffered such serious structural or other damage that it cannot normally be returned to road use without meeting special technical or legal requirements.
Who decides whether a vehicle is a total loss?
The assessment is commonly made by an automotive expert or insurance company based on the vehicle's condition, value, repair costs and applicable regulations.
Can a total-loss vehicle be repaired?
This depends on the type of total loss and local rules. An economically written-off vehicle may sometimes still be repaired, while a technical total loss may face stricter restrictions or a special approval procedure.
How is compensation for a total-loss vehicle calculated?
The amount depends on the vehicle's value before the damage, salvage value, insurance cover, liability and policy conditions. Different insurance contracts may use different valuation methods.

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