Salvage car auctions present an easy way for people to own their dream vehicle without spending a fortune. Whether you are looking for a powerful off-road vehicle or need a reliable city car for your everyday commute, you can find them all at auto auction sites like AutoBidMaster.com. Having said that, you must also be aware of all that you will have to do to get the salvage title rebuilt. To clarify, in this blog post, we’re answering five frequently asked questions about salvage car title change. Read on. 

1. Can I drive a car with a salvage title?

No. Vehicles with a salvage title cannot be used on the road, until it passes a DMV inspection. The salvage title is given by a government body such as the DMV and cannot be removed until the car is repaired and qualifies all safety tests. Also, keep in mind that the rules for salvage car title change vary from state to state. So, it is always advisable to contact your DMV if you have any doubts.

2. How can I get the salvage title removed?

To get the salvage title removed, first of all, the vehicle has to be repaired. If you have the know-how to carry out the required repairs, you can go the DIY way, or hire a service professional. Once the issues are fixed, you will have to contact your DMV to schedule an inspection of your car. If your car qualifies the inspection, the salvage title will be removed and the car will be given a rebuilt title. 

3. How much will I have to spend?

The amount involved in getting a salvage title rebuilt largely depends on the extent of repairs needed, and the fees charged by your DMV. Keep in mind that the fees vary from one state to another. So, while repair expenses can be estimated by the service professional you hire, you can contact your city’s Department of Motor Vehicles to find out the fees to get the rebuilt title. 

4. Can I get insurance after the salvage title is rebuilt?

Yes. After a car is given a rebuilt title, it can be insured. It is, however, worth mentioning that the premium can be on the higher side. That is because most insurance companies shy away from insuring salvage cars as they were declared a total loss by another insurer. So, you might have to explore a few options before you can finalize a suitable insurance policy for your car. 

5. Can I sell the car after a title change?

Yes. As the owner of the car, you will have all the rights to sell it after getting the salvage title rebranded. In fact, you can also make a good profit by flipping a salvage car. That is one of the reasons why a large number of auto workshops turn to wrecked car auctions when they need a car to flip. You too can go the same route and sell a salvage car after getting it repaired and getting the salvage title changed to rebuilt title. 

The Last Word

Buying a salvage title car lets you save a significant amount of money, and that too without having to run from auction yard to auction yard. All you need to do is register with AutoBidMaster and place your bid on your favorite models. If you have any questions about our wrecked auto auctions or would like to know more about any of the vehicle listed in our inventory, feel free to reach us at +1 (503) 298-4300, Monday to Friday, 6am to 4pm (GMT-8:00) or email support@AutoBidMaster.com.

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