Your Salvage Title Facts Resource
Salvage title cars and trucks can be incredible value! Many clean/clear title vehicles were crashed, run hard, and abused. Yet you pay as though they weren't.
There is an old axiom that a salvage title is worth half of the value, but that simply is not true -- the value depends on the history and damage, not just the piece of paper. After reading through this website, you will be able to make a smart and intelligent decision on buying a salvage title vehicle.
Types Of Titles.
Salvage
This title often means that 80% or more of the vehicle's value was paid out for an insurance claim. It can be under that amount when the owner disputes a repair or otherwise convinces the insurance company to take the vehicle.
Dismantle Title
This vehicle may only be used for parts. In most states, a dismantle title means that the title cannot be restored/rebult.
Rebuilt/Restored
Former salvage title that was inspected by a state and deemed road worthy. A restored/rebuilt title may be legally driven and insured.
Types of Salvage Titles
Collision.
This is the most common and well known -- salvage from a collision. While great care must be used to buy a collision salvage, they can be incredible buys. Read More
Water.
Water damage means extreme caution. They can work initially, but show problems long after the sale. Read More
Theft.
Theft recoveries are the crown jewel of salvage titles. From drug running to be hidden by the owner to get out of a loan, some vehicles are perfect at an incredible price. Read More