Hail damage just totaled my 2018 Atlas SEL w/4Motion and VR6 with 105k miles. A few questions to help me decide what to do.

2018 (SEL) (VR6)

I've had to do some extensive house repairs recently and finances are tight. Trying to decide if this is a blessing in disguise to get rid of my car payment or to get me out of a car that may have expensive repairs soon. I got the car VW certified pre-owned with 1 previous owner at around 28k miles and have kept up with all factory-recommended maintenance. I can keep the car and walk away with $2000 after they settle my loan or I can surrender the car and walk away with $7000. Unfortunately I only have a few days to make my decision, but in general would it be reasonable for me to take the money with it currently at 105k miles or am I just inviting some big repairs in the near future. The only thing that has I've had to fix other than standard maintenance parts was replacing a gasket about a year ago. Thanks!

Posted Aug 12, 2025, 5:30 PM UTC

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