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• Is there a difference between a salvage and a rebuilt title?

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  Yes.  A salvage title means that the car has been totaled beyond what the insurance is willing to repair. A salvage car is not necessarily drivable. A rebuilt title means that a salvage car has been repaired to drivability, or rebuilt. So you don’t unknowingly buy a salvage car, it’s smart to get the VIN of the car you’re considering buying and ordering a Vehicle History Report. This report will tell you if the car title is salvage, rebuilt, or clean. The report also lists the major accidents the car has been in; these are reported by insurance companies, law enforcement, and body repair..

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• How do I obtain a salvage title in Hawaii?

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  Salvage Title in Hawaii Totaled cars, or cars that cost more to fix than they’re worth, can get salvage titles. Obtain a salvage title at a satellite city hall office or HI DMV office. Bring: Paperwork, such as an insurance notice stating that the car is junk or salvage. The car’s old registration and title. The owners must sign off on the title under “sellers.” The car’s plates. There is no fee, and at the office you’ll fill out an application to have the car junked. Some counties will pick up the car for you. If you prefer, you can donate the car to a charity, or sell it to a junk dealer. Be sure to get a bill of sale for any transaction that you do. Rebuilding Cars You are not allowed to rebuild cars privately. The DMV has a list of authorized..

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• How do I obtain a salvage title in Idaho?

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  If you're the owner of a vehicle who retained ownership of it after your insurer paid you the settlement, here's how to get your salvage title. ID Salvage Title Application Process It's a simple procedure. Just complete an application for salvage certificate. Once you've done that, write a check for $15 to the Idaho Transportation Department. Then, mail the application and payment to: Idaho Transportation Department Attn: Vehicle Services Salvage Desk P.O. Box 34 Boise, ID 83731-0034 If your application is approved, you'll receive your new title in the mail. By the way, if you purchased the vehicle from the owner who received payment from the insurance company, you must also enclose sales tax on the price you paid for the car. Getting a Vehicle History Report Shopping for used cars can be..

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• How do I obtain a salvage title in Indiana?

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  You'll need to complete the following steps. IN Salvage Title Process 1) Complete the Salvage Title Affidavit - State Form 49891 (download available through the BMV site) 2) Take it to a BMV branch office 3) Bring along the current title 4) Pay the $9 salvage title fee Salvage Title Notes Only cars newer than seven years old require a salvage title. However, you can apply for a salvage title if your vehicle is older than this. A salvage title differs from a rebuilt auto title. The latter pertains to cars that have been reconstructed, and can be safely driven. To apply for a rebuilt auto title, you must complete Salvage State Form 44606. Plus, your must pass an inspection conducted by an Indiana law enforcement officer. Then, bring the salvage title, salvage title application form, and..

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• How do I obtain a salvage title in Iowa?

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  According to the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), used cars can be issued salvage titles if they meet one of the following criteria: Acquired by an insurance company after an auto accident or damage Is originally from another state with a title indicating it can't be registered to be driven until repairs are made Has repair costs exceeding 50 percent of its fair market value before it was damaged, with a value of $500 or more The IA title will be stamped with the word SALVAGE across the face to indicate that the vehicle is not currently in useable condition. The salvage title designation will also appear whenever a potential buyer requests a Vehicle History Report (VHR), Rebuilt Autos If you are interested in repairing a salvage vehicle so it can once again be driven on Iowa roads,..

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