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Agreed Value vs. Market Value Car Insurance: Which Pays Out More After a Total Loss?
Fuel & Insurance

Agreed Value vs. Market Value Car Insurance: Which Pays Out More After a Total Loss?

After a write-off, how your car is valued determines what you receive. Here's what agreed and market value policies mean and how each approach affects your payout.

By Car Costs Explained Editorial Team · Feb 12, 2024 · 7 min read

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