What is a Rebuilt Title?
Car titles fall under two major categories: clean and branded. A clean title means that a vehicle hasn’t had any damage or issues, while a branded title means that the car had an issue that needs to be disclosed to potential buyers. This could include that a vehicle was in a wreck, was stolen, had the odometer rolled back, or sustained hail damage or was in a flood. The most common branded title is a rebuilt title.
A salvage car has a damage likely from an accident and has been deemed a total loss by an insurance company. Or, in its simplest sense, it costs more to repair the vehicle than the insurance company is willing to pay. If the car has been rebuilt and passed a safety inspection, it becomes a rebuilt title vehicle.
How Does a Car Get a Rebuilt Title?
Title laws vary by state, but in most states a car must pass an inspection in order to be issued a rebuilt title.
Why the Inspection and What Will be Inspected in WA?
RCW 46.12.560 authorizes the Washington State Patrol to inspect certain vehicles for titling purposes. These inspections serve to prevent the trafficking of stolen vehicles and stolen parts. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Officer will inspect all major component parts used to construct your vehicle. Documentation must be presented at the time of the inspection to show legal ownership of the vehicle and parts used. Also, your vehicle must comply with all of the equipment requirements of WAC Title 204 and RCW 46.37 to pass inspection and for a VIN to be assigned.
What Parts are Required for Vehicle to Pass Inspection?
According to RCW 46.80.010, major components parts required for titling vehicle include: (a) engines and short blocks; (b) frame; (c) transmission and/or transfer case; (d) cab; (e) door; (f) front or rear differential; (g) front or rear clip; (h) quarter panel; (i) truck bed or box; (j) seat; (k) hood; (l) bumper; (m) fender; and (n) airbag. Vehicle will not pass inspection if any major component parts are damaged or missing. Airbags must be included and must be in working order.
A rebuilt car might save you money
Cars with rebuilt titles are usually cheaper to buy than other used vehicles. How much could you save buying a rebuilt car? From thirty to fifty percent. Of course, how much you save on a rebuilt car depends on several factors, like the popularity of the vehicle and the type of damage done to it.
What kinds of rebuilt cars sell Honest Car Sels?
In most cases, Honest Car Sales offers cars that have been repaired or rebuilt after minor mechanical issues, such as electrical problems and cars recovered after theft. All cars have been inspected according to our multi-point inspection list, which includes all major safety checkpoints.
