A 'salvage title' can be many things in many states of the U.S. of A. An example of a 'salvage title' car is the one chronicled on other pages of this website, the 2009 Subaru Outback, acquired at auction specifically for Willie Crear. Willie is a bloody cheap Scot, and the prospect of replacing his '98 Subaru with a car for dollar numbers that looked less like retail, and more like a 'trade-in' number, appealed to him. Simply stated, 'salvage titled' cars cost less to acquire. Then we fix 'em.
What is a 'salvage titled' car? When in need, consult Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvage_title
If you are thinking of acquiring a 'salvage title' car, or already have one due to an unscheduled sudden deceleration event, read ALL of this.
The Wikipedia article is a 'general' resource, describing typical practices throughout the United States. Minnesota (that's where S Three Auto, and probably you, are located), are more specific. Here is a link to their website, which discusses the finer points of 'salvage title':
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/forms-documents/documents/salvageandbranding_just_the_facts.pdf
Importantly, after the vehicle reconstruction, it is inspected by a representative of the State of Minnesota, in order that the 'salvage' status may be cleared, so that the vehicle may once again hit the road. You, the owner, do not do this; TJ, the shop owner, the reconstructor, does this. The reconstructed/rebuilt/reassembled vehicle will then carry a 'branding' on the Title of the former salvage status for the rest of it's service life. That status is intended as a warning to future prospective owners of the vehicle. Kind of like full disclosure, on steroids. We wholeheartedly agree with this practice and protocol, as it helps to protect you, the consumer/end user.
One additional purpose of the post-repair inspection that is conducted by the State is to ensure that 'hot' parts (read: stolen) are not used in the reconstruction of the vehicle. Due to longtime vigilance on the part of the Powers That Be at the Department of Motor Vehicles, this is not a huge problem in Minnesota. Having said that, examine Massachusetts, which the Web Geek here describes as 'The Car Theft Capital of the World'. You don't even wanna know. Cars are like lettuce in Massachusetts: chop, chop.
Back to our story: most of the vehicles repaired and/or serviced at S Three Auto will not be 'salvage title' vehicles, nor will they undergo title 'branding'. The purpose of this exercise is to acquaint you, the consumer, with a way to reduce your car acquisition and maintenance costs. Ownership of a 'salvage title' vehicle, whether it is one you acquired by accident or on purpose, may be a prudent financial decision.
What is a 'salvage titled' car? When in need, consult Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvage_title
If you are thinking of acquiring a 'salvage title' car, or already have one due to an unscheduled sudden deceleration event, read ALL of this.
The Wikipedia article is a 'general' resource, describing typical practices throughout the United States. Minnesota (that's where S Three Auto, and probably you, are located), are more specific. Here is a link to their website, which discusses the finer points of 'salvage title':
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/forms-documents/documents/salvageandbranding_just_the_facts.pdf
Importantly, after the vehicle reconstruction, it is inspected by a representative of the State of Minnesota, in order that the 'salvage' status may be cleared, so that the vehicle may once again hit the road. You, the owner, do not do this; TJ, the shop owner, the reconstructor, does this. The reconstructed/rebuilt/reassembled vehicle will then carry a 'branding' on the Title of the former salvage status for the rest of it's service life. That status is intended as a warning to future prospective owners of the vehicle. Kind of like full disclosure, on steroids. We wholeheartedly agree with this practice and protocol, as it helps to protect you, the consumer/end user.
One additional purpose of the post-repair inspection that is conducted by the State is to ensure that 'hot' parts (read: stolen) are not used in the reconstruction of the vehicle. Due to longtime vigilance on the part of the Powers That Be at the Department of Motor Vehicles, this is not a huge problem in Minnesota. Having said that, examine Massachusetts, which the Web Geek here describes as 'The Car Theft Capital of the World'. You don't even wanna know. Cars are like lettuce in Massachusetts: chop, chop.
Back to our story: most of the vehicles repaired and/or serviced at S Three Auto will not be 'salvage title' vehicles, nor will they undergo title 'branding'. The purpose of this exercise is to acquaint you, the consumer, with a way to reduce your car acquisition and maintenance costs. Ownership of a 'salvage title' vehicle, whether it is one you acquired by accident or on purpose, may be a prudent financial decision.