TA In Progress Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Rebuilt vehicles have to pass rigorous inspection to get back on the road, so they are usually VERY safe if not safer than other cars out there. This is not always the case. When I started to tell the officer what I had done to repair the car, he said he didn't need to know any of that. I could have put it back together with wood screws. No questions at all about how it was fixed. The ONLY thing they were concerned with was making sure the VIN's for all of the replaced parts matched the receipts for those parts. Basically they're making sure you haven't put it back together with stolen parts. You can have a gaping hole in the center of the steering wheel where the airbag used to be and they don't care. Maybe it depends on which location you take it to, but from my experiences it's not a safety inspection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 That's because it was a B5 S4! Hardest car I've ever tried to sell. They are easy to sell if maintained well and show proof. Yours was broke I'm guessing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 This is not always the case. When I started to tell the officer what I had done to repair the car, he said he didn't need to know any of that. I could have put it back together with wood screws. No questions at all about how it was fixed. The ONLY thing they were concerned with was making sure the VIN's for all of the replaced parts matched the receipts for those parts. Basically they're making sure you haven't put it back together with stolen parts. You can have a gaping hole in the center of the steering wheel where the airbag used to be and they don't care. Maybe it depends on which location you take it to, but from my experiences it's not a safety inspection. its for sure NOT a safety inspection the state just collects a fee and makes sure you aren't using stolen parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 You would be amazed at what totals a car. I repaired a ladies Pontiac Aztek. I replaced, Frt. Cover Header Panel Drv Headlamp Drv Fender Drv Susp Assy Blended The Hood and Door You would've done that lady (and the world) a favor by keeping the front end wrecked on an Aztek. I can't imagine how that thing could look any worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue99fbody Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 This is not always the case. When I started to tell the officer what I had done to repair the car, he said he didn't need to know any of that. I could have put it back together with wood screws. No questions at all about how it was fixed. The ONLY thing they were concerned with was making sure the VIN's for all of the replaced parts matched the receipts for those parts. Basically they're making sure you haven't put it back together with stolen parts. You can have a gaping hole in the center of the steering wheel where the airbag used to be and they don't care. Maybe it depends on which location you take it to, but from my experiences it's not a safety inspection. This is true. We have rebilt a few cars and ive done 3 bikes and they dont care at all if things are safe or fixed correctly. As long as you have all your lights and bumpers all they check is to make sure parts are not stolen. And its the state hwy patrol that does the inspections not a dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicktcfcsb Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 I owned a rebuilt title viper, not a problem, if you just want to drive it, beat it and use it up, if you are looking to make money in the future than no, salvage cars are great to use up, and if you wreck it there is a ton of money in parting it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Who will finance a car with a rebuilt title? I'm looking at something as well and it doesn't look like to may place will finance them. I've checked 4 places and they all said that they can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 if you wreck it there is a ton of money in parting it out! Hear that Mike!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue99fbody Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Who will finance a car with a rebuilt title? I'm looking at something as well and it doesn't look like to may place will finance them. I've checked 4 places and they all said that they can't. You cant get a loan for a "salvage title" vehical but you can for a "rebuilt salvage title" car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 You cant get a loan for a "salvage title" vehical but you can for a "rebuilt salvage title" car Yeah this car has a rebuilt salvage title and each place said that they can't loan for it if salvage is in the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2highpsi Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Capital One used to allow rebuilt titles. Not sure if they still do though. Some credit unions are also more apt to work with such a situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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