Well typically they will cut a check for the value of the car and take it for salvage. Or you can request to keep the car and they will cut you a check less the salvage value of the car.

Current Car: 2005 Lava Orange Mazdaspeed Miata 2004 Graphite Dodge Stratus Old cars: 2003 Garnet Mica Miata/1998 T-Red SVT Contour