Rebuilt titles? 
Rebuilt titles?
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From what I understand, it is possible if you title the car in another state and then transfer it back after some time period, but I believe it's considered fraud.
I could be wrong, and I'm sure if I am someone will let me know.
I could be wrong, and I'm sure if I am someone will let me know.
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Here is what I found:
The definition of a rebuilt title can differ depending upon the state you live in and laws specific to that state.
A "rebuilt title" is placed upon a rebuilt or reconstructed vehicle, which previously was a salvage vehicle but has now been repaired and restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed to return to the road.
Normally when an insurance company has declared a car as a total loss, it becomes a "salvage vehicle" and CANNOT be driven on the highways or have a valid license plate. It can be sold to an automobile rebuilder to be used either for parts or to be restored ("rebuilt"). If restored, it must be inspected and ultimately a "rebuilt title" will be issued for the vehicle. A rebuilt vehicle with a rebuilt title CAN be driven on the highways. The guidelines for getting a rebuilt title vary by state.
The definition of a rebuilt title can differ depending upon the state you live in and laws specific to that state.
A "rebuilt title" is placed upon a rebuilt or reconstructed vehicle, which previously was a salvage vehicle but has now been repaired and restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed to return to the road.
Normally when an insurance company has declared a car as a total loss, it becomes a "salvage vehicle" and CANNOT be driven on the highways or have a valid license plate. It can be sold to an automobile rebuilder to be used either for parts or to be restored ("rebuilt"). If restored, it must be inspected and ultimately a "rebuilt title" will be issued for the vehicle. A rebuilt vehicle with a rebuilt title CAN be driven on the highways. The guidelines for getting a rebuilt title vary by state.
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It will still show on Carfax. And usually the 'rebuilt' is the fixed of 'salvage'.
Everytime a new title is issued, it will say rebuilt on Carfax. Even if you title it out of state and then go back to your state and the title comes back not branded... if you check carfax it will say rebuilt.
Here is a Carfax I just ran for someone yesterday that had a Salvage title and the it was rebuilt.
Everytime a new title is issued, it will say rebuilt on Carfax. Even if you title it out of state and then go back to your state and the title comes back not branded... if you check carfax it will say rebuilt.
Here is a Carfax I just ran for someone yesterday that had a Salvage title and the it was rebuilt.
Owner 1
Purchased: 1996
Type: Corporate fleet lease
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 8/3/96 - 7/25/01
(4 yrs. 11 mo.)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
08/03/1996 11 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #71494976 Odometer reading reported
08/15/1996 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #71494976 Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Registered as
corporate lease vehicle
10/22/1996 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #71494976 Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
Registered as lease vehicle
02/07/1997 10,000 Florida
Inspection Station
Fort Lauderdale, FL Passed emissions inspection
01/14/1998 Florida
Inspection Station
Fort Lauderdale, FL Passed emissions inspection
01/26/1999 Florida
Inspection Station
Fort Lauderdale, FL Passed emissions inspection
05/09/2000 Florida
Inspection Station
Saint Petersburg, FL Passed emissions inspection
05/11/2000 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Boynton Beach, FL
Title #0071494976 Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
Registered as lease vehicle
Owner 2
Purchased: 2001
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 7/25/01 - 8/20/01
(26 days)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
07/25/2001 101,655 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 Odometer reading reported
08/08/2001 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 New owner reported
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
08/20/2001 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Southeast Region
Listed as
a fleet vehicle
Owner 3
Purchased: 2003
Type: Personal
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 11/21/03 - 10/10/04
(10 months)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
11/21/2003 110,950 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 Odometer reading reported
02/11/2004 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 New owner reported
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as Green
03/02/2004 114,437 Midas
Tampa, FL
813-886-1177
www.midas.com/promotions
ww.midas.com/promot
ions Vehicle serviced
Owner 4
Purchased: 2004
Type: Personal
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 10/10/04 - 8/5/05
(9 months)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
10/10/2004 119,375 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 Odometer reading reported
11/01/2004 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 New owner reported
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as Green
03/23/2005 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as Green
Owner 5
Purchased: 2005
Type: Personal
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 8/5/05 - 7/10/08
(2 yrs. 11 mo.)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
08/05/2005 128,907 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 New owner reported
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Vehicle color noted as Green
08/09/2006 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Vehicle color noted as Green
08/30/2007 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Vehicle color noted as Green
Owner 6
Purchased: 2008
Type: Personal
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 7/10/08 - present
(4 months)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
07/10/2008 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 New owner reported
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Exempt from odometer reporting
Vehicle color noted as Green
09/04/2008 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Ocklawaha, FL
Title #0071494976 REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Exempt from odometer reporting
Vehicle color noted as Green
Purchased: 1996
Type: Corporate fleet lease
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 8/3/96 - 7/25/01
(4 yrs. 11 mo.)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
08/03/1996 11 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #71494976 Odometer reading reported
08/15/1996 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #71494976 Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Registered as
corporate lease vehicle
10/22/1996 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #71494976 Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
Registered as lease vehicle
02/07/1997 10,000 Florida
Inspection Station
Fort Lauderdale, FL Passed emissions inspection
01/14/1998 Florida
Inspection Station
Fort Lauderdale, FL Passed emissions inspection
01/26/1999 Florida
Inspection Station
Fort Lauderdale, FL Passed emissions inspection
05/09/2000 Florida
Inspection Station
Saint Petersburg, FL Passed emissions inspection
05/11/2000 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Boynton Beach, FL
Title #0071494976 Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
Registered as lease vehicle
Owner 2
Purchased: 2001
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 7/25/01 - 8/20/01
(26 days)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
07/25/2001 101,655 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 Odometer reading reported
08/08/2001 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 New owner reported
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
08/20/2001 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Southeast Region
Listed as
a fleet vehicle
Owner 3
Purchased: 2003
Type: Personal
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 11/21/03 - 10/10/04
(10 months)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
11/21/2003 110,950 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 Odometer reading reported
02/11/2004 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 New owner reported
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as Green
03/02/2004 114,437 Midas
Tampa, FL
813-886-1177
www.midas.com/promotions
ww.midas.com/promot
ions Vehicle serviced
Owner 4
Purchased: 2004
Type: Personal
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 10/10/04 - 8/5/05
(9 months)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
10/10/2004 119,375 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 Odometer reading reported
11/01/2004 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 New owner reported
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as Green
03/23/2005 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as Green
Owner 5
Purchased: 2005
Type: Personal
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 8/5/05 - 7/10/08
(2 yrs. 11 mo.)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
08/05/2005 128,907 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 New owner reported
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Vehicle color noted as Green
08/09/2006 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Vehicle color noted as Green
08/30/2007 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Vehicle color noted as Green
Owner 6
Purchased: 2008
Type: Personal
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 7/10/08 - present
(4 months)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
07/10/2008 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tampa, FL
Title #0071494976 New owner reported
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Exempt from odometer reporting
Vehicle color noted as Green
09/04/2008 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Ocklawaha, FL
Title #0071494976 REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Registered as
personal vehicle
Exempt from odometer reporting
Vehicle color noted as Green
call TXDOT and find out the exact process and/or if its even possible. i do believe it is...
my brother had a salvage Ford Ranger that was bought and fixed in Kansas. When he brought it down here to TX he had to go to the State Trooper/Highway Patrol and they do a series of inspections/tests to make sure the can is road worthy. From there you get inspection and proper documentation to take into the DMV to register the vehicle, get plates and a title issued as "rebuilt" and will no longer be a "salvaged" title vehicle...
one quick call is all it takes...
my brother had a salvage Ford Ranger that was bought and fixed in Kansas. When he brought it down here to TX he had to go to the State Trooper/Highway Patrol and they do a series of inspections/tests to make sure the can is road worthy. From there you get inspection and proper documentation to take into the DMV to register the vehicle, get plates and a title issued as "rebuilt" and will no longer be a "salvaged" title vehicle...
one quick call is all it takes...
Teching In
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So what exactly is your question??
I thought you were asking if you could some how remove the "rebuilt" statement on your title, in which case
Rebuilt Title: A rebuilt title is issued when a vehicle has been repaired and has passed its state's rebuilt title procedure. Once a rebuilt title has been issued the vehicle can be insured, registered and driven like any other vehicle but the title will always be branded with a rebuilt or previous salvage notation.
The rebuilt statement can be lost between states because Texas does not check the status of the vehicle in the state it came from, but like 99Formula said it will remain on the Carfax report.
I thought you were asking if you could some how remove the "rebuilt" statement on your title, in which case
Rebuilt Title: A rebuilt title is issued when a vehicle has been repaired and has passed its state's rebuilt title procedure. Once a rebuilt title has been issued the vehicle can be insured, registered and driven like any other vehicle but the title will always be branded with a rebuilt or previous salvage notation.
The rebuilt statement can be lost between states because Texas does not check the status of the vehicle in the state it came from, but like 99Formula said it will remain on the Carfax report.
So what exactly is your question??
I thought you were asking if you could some how remove the "rebuilt" statement on your title, in which case
Rebuilt Title: A rebuilt title is issued when a vehicle has been repaired and has passed its state's rebuilt title procedure. Once a rebuilt title has been issued the vehicle can be insured, registered and driven like any other vehicle but the title will always be branded with a rebuilt or previous salvage notation.
The rebuilt statement can be lost between states because Texas does not check the status of the vehicle in the state it came from, but like 99Formula said it will remain on the Carfax report.
I thought you were asking if you could some how remove the "rebuilt" statement on your title, in which case
Rebuilt Title: A rebuilt title is issued when a vehicle has been repaired and has passed its state's rebuilt title procedure. Once a rebuilt title has been issued the vehicle can be insured, registered and driven like any other vehicle but the title will always be branded with a rebuilt or previous salvage notation.
The rebuilt statement can be lost between states because Texas does not check the status of the vehicle in the state it came from, but like 99Formula said it will remain on the Carfax report.
