Ok i just got in a accident and my car is total and it was the other guy fault. And also, my hood is budge against my engine so there no way it goin up unless u take out some few nuts. My question is, when a estimator come, what do they look at to determine the money you get. I dont think he will come with a wrench and try to open my hood. And after they give me the estimate on my car, can i take out everything i want like seat, gauge, p/s, a/c, master cylinder, brake booster, etc. Or is it like after they give me a estimate, a tow truck will come and tow it right away. Any information will be helpful. I want to know ur experience when you total ur car.