Arkansas: total loss rules
When an insurer must declare your car a total loss: a set percentage of its value, or the total loss formula.
| Rule | 70% of actual cash value |
|---|---|
| What it means | Totaled when repairs cost 70% or more of what the car was worth before the crash |
An insurer can total a car below the threshold, but must total it at or above it. If you disagree with the value offered, most policies let you invoke appraisal, and you can ask for the comparable-car report.
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How we checked this
Thresholds were compared across four 2026 insurance publishers and agree for every state except Rhode Island. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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