No, it is not. With the proviso that the information that the car was a salvage was provided to the buyer, though. Salvage cars are a good business, and a number of companies provide good, used (and properly repaired) vehicles at low-buck prices. Certainly there is room for fraud, and (sadly) people get taken every day. When buying a used car, care should be taken in selecting the unit and a history sought before purchase. That's in addition to any guarantee or warranty that might come with the vehicle. If you were sold a vehicle with a salvage title and not told of this, you may have recourse through litigation. But an attorney costs money (though the initial consultation is free or cheap - hint, hint). Small claims court might offer some help as used cars from salvage often cost less that the upper limit for bringing a case into small claims. Note that you can ask for the limit if you car cost more and you wish to bring an action without a lawyer. Bottom line here is that the burden of proof is going to be on you. How can you prove you were not told the vehicle was a salvage? Make notes right now about all you can recall regarding the sale. Was anyone with you who can verify the information? A wise person would focus on only the facts and leave the anger outside (detatch!) as it gets in the way of things. Think this through, get some advice, and make your choices - all with a wish for good luck in the outcome.
Yes, any condition that caused the car to be totaled by an insurance company could cause it to have a salvaged title. A good hailstorm can do thousands of dollars of cosmetic damage resulting in a salvaged title.
sell it.
Answerno.I have a car that is financed through a bank. I recently found out that it has a salvaged title and I am having problems with getting full coverage insurance. the bank along with me didn't know it was a salvaged title at the time so what can I do.
Nope..salvage title will stay forever
You need to get a salvaged title , talk to whatever city you are in to get a salvaged title. The State will give you a salvaged title. Soil can turn black due to excess water that causes poor drainages.
a salvaged title on the car basically means the insurance company calimed the car as a total lost. either due to a major accident or theft. clear title means the opposite, the car has no problems on its history.
Car has been damaged and rebuilt.
It depends on many aspects, however since it already has a salvaged total it will be significantly lessened than if it didn't already have a salvaged title. Your insurance company should be able to give you specifics as to why they are offering what they do.
You can ask anything you want to for it. Whether you can get it is another matter. California law requires you to tell them it is a salvaged title vehicle. If you do not tell them you have committed fraud and are subject to fines and jail time.Note: a legal salvage title will indicate that the vehicle is salvaged!
YES!!!!!!!!!
yes it is called a salvaged title
Yes, a dealership can obtain your title for you through the necessary paperwork and processes.