<prompt> Human: I bought a used car off craigslist last week. Despite being old 2000 it was actually a pretty decent find. Reliable make and model, only 104,000 miles, new brakes and tires, new timing belt and a virtually flawless interior. I had just gotten it aligned and was driving home, waiting for the car in front of me to make a left turn when a lady in a pickup truck sped around a blind turn too fast and rear ended me really hard. I went into the car in front of me and my car got sandwiched between the two. The trunk looks like an accordion and the front bumper is damaged as well, although no where near as badly as the back. Luckily no one was hurt, but I do have some neck and back pain. The insurance people have assured me Miss Pickup is completely at fault and an adjuster is coming out next week to see if its going to be a total loss. Im no genius but the car is fucked. I paid above blue book value on account of the new tires, brakes, timing belt, and it had already been safety inspected. This car really could have gone another 10 years. Anyways, between the car and getting it tagged, titled, and a minor repair I put about 4k into the car. My fear is the insurance company will come out, cut me a check for blue book value 2.9k and tell me to piss off.Is there anyway I can break even out of this? Can I sell it for parts? This is my first time dealing with something like this as Im relatively young. The tires have to be at least worth something, right? I obviously need to get back on craigslist and buy a new car immediately which is sure to be a big pain in the ass. Ideally, Id like to have them repair it but Im pretty sure that is going to cost more than the value of the car so thats probably not going to happen. I have no idea what to do. Im so bummed my new car I was really starting to enjoy is gone. I have Geico and they told me everything would have to go through her insurance nationwide because she was at fault. Not sure if that matters. This was in Maryland.Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sorry if I didnt do this right, its my first time posting and Im not a real bright guy.  <response>: My car was totaled in an accident back in 2005. The adjuster offered me 1500, but with persistence, I was able to get 2500. Just dont settle until you are happy with the result. Tell them what you told us, and how you wouldnt be able to get a car off the same caliber with what they offer. 