The average age of a vehicle deemed a total loss in 2009 is 11 years old.

Data source:  © 2009, AutoClaims Direct, DirectLink

Here’s the average loss severity breakdowns by dollar categories in 2009 thus far.

Percent of Losses Under                $500.00      6.2%    

Percent of Losses Under              $1000.00    21.1%

Percent of Losses Under              $1500.00    33.6%

Percent of Losses Under              $2500.00    50.7%

Percent of Losses Over                 $2500.00    49.3%

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Data source:  © 2009, AutoClaims Direct, DirectLink