What are the different types of rear axles?
Types of Rear AxleSemi-Floating Axle: This rear axle connects the wheel to the flange on the exterior of the axle shaft and holds it securely. Full-Floating Axle: True to its name, this axle type effectively floats in place and maintains its position, thanks to two bearings.
What does insurance Consider totaled?
A car is considered totaled when it’s deemed to be a total loss after something unexpected happens. Insurance companies determine a car to be totaled when the vehicle’s cost for repairs plus its salvage value equates to more than the actual cash value of the vehicle.
What happens when your car is totaled and it’s not your fault?
If your car is totaled and you still owe on it but the accident was not your fault, contact the at-fault driver’s insurance company with your lender information. If you don’t have insurance or don’t have enough coverage, you’re on the hook for the balance left on your vehicle even though the car is no longer drivable.