If the vehicle is repaired the airbags need to be replaced, don't they? I'm finding $139/ each X 2 plus labor plus reprogramming the computer, often replacing the winshield theat the bags crack. Some states don't allow used bags to be reused.

In all, a several hundred dollar line item of damage. That has a lot to do with totalling a vehicle.

To see how little damage it takes to total a vehicle visit copart.com, a nation-wide auction house for insurance company totals. Not un usual to see a light corner, quarter or side impact that you could drive home in total a $12 - $18K car oe truck.