Pricing

Current bid

US$125

Pure Sale

Pre-loss value

US$38,512

Repair estimate

US$52,880

The repair estimate is 137% of the retail value. More than the car is worth.

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Pricing

Current bid

US$125

Pure Sale

Pre-loss value

US$38,512

Repair estimate

US$52,880

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Estimated total to buy

Current bidUS$125

Est. auction feesUS$253

Estimated totalUS$378

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Bid ceiling

The listed repair estimate alone is over 70% of the retail estimate — there is no bid at which this lands under it.

At today's bid, all-in with the repair estimate comes to 138% of the retail estimate.

A rebuilder's rule of thumb, not advice: bid, fees and repairs under about 70% of what the car is worth. Your target may differ; the calculator has every switch.

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Lot details

Lot #: 61643196
Sale date: Auction not assigned
Storage location: PASCO, WA
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: ROLLOVERAll Rollover lots
Title status: Salvage
Repair estimate: US$52,880
Odometer: 0 mi
Engine: 12.9L 6
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel: DIESELAll Diesel lots
Colour: BLACK
Body style: TRACTOR TRUCKAll Pickup lots
Cylinders: 6
Keys: Yes
Auction branch: HEAVY TRUCK SPECIALTY SALE
Event status: Pure Sale
Drive train: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle type: U
Odometer source: Not actual
City: PASCO
Postal code: 99301 9394

Full vehicle specifications

Make: PETERBILT
Model: 579
Model year: 2020
Body style: Truck-Tractor
Vehicle type: TRUCK
Drive train: 6x4
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 12.9 L
Engine power: 380 hp
Engine model: MX/MX-13
Fuel: Diesel
Manufacturer: PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
Assembly country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Assembly plant: DENTON
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

6 recall campaigns on record

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESMar 2020
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410). The positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery jumper terminal cables, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGDec 2021
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.
Remedy: Dealers will re-wire the warning alarm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWH and 21PBN.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRNov 2021
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWG and 21PBM.

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VISIBILITYOct 2019
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with a sleeper box. The conspicuity tape may have been installed in the incorrect location, affecting the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install additional conspicuity tape on back of sleeper in correct location, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBE.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIORMay 2019
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 and 579 vehicles and Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 vehicles. The mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate due to inadequate adhesion.
Remedy: PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the upper mirror glass/mirror carrier, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Kenworth owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 19KWC and 19PBC.
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERSApr 2022
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.