what does "total loss reported" mean?

The car was involved in a total loss accident, flood, fire etc. Run Away as fast as you can!

The insurance company decided it would cost more to fix the vehicle than what it's worth! So on a vehicle that's only a few years old, it was wrecked pretty badly and you don't want it! Keep shopping!! Hope that helps! Jim

it's interesting people get points for such cheesy questions. I need gas... who has to pump?

Many people are truly not knowledgable about a lot of things. BTW, in New Jersey it's actually illegal to pump your own gas. In most other States the driver is expected to do it. Jim