Lågvärdesfordon

Lågvärdesfordon refers to vehicles that have a low market value. This term is often used in discussions related to insurance, vehicle maintenance, and scrap metal recycling. A vehicle's value can depreciate significantly over time due to age, wear and tear, or damage. When a vehicle's repair costs approach or exceed its market value, it is often considered a low-value vehicle.

In the context of car insurance, particularly for comprehensive and collision coverage, a lågvärdesfordon might reach a point where the insurer deems it uneconomical to repair after an accident. In such cases, the vehicle may be declared a total loss, and the owner will receive the vehicle's current market value as compensation, rather than the cost of repairs.

For owners, a low-value vehicle might present a dilemma. While repairs may be cheaper on an individual basis, the cumulative cost of ongoing maintenance and potential breakdowns can become substantial. Some owners choose to maintain these vehicles for as long as possible, especially if they have sentimental value or if newer vehicles are unaffordable. Others opt to sell them for parts or send them to a scrapyard when they are no longer roadworthy or economical to repair. The process of deregistering and recycling low-value vehicles is an important part of waste management and resource recovery.