What does salvage non REM mean?

What does salvage non REM mean?

Nov 13, 2016 #13. Salvage Non-removable. This brand/legend is used when a vehicle that has a salvage title is transferred from the insurance company to a new owner and the owner has not presented the proper information indicating the vehicle has been repaired and inspected.

Can you drive a salvage title car in South Carolina?

While some vehicles are able to be salvaged, other vehicles may be branded with a title that says things such as “only for parts.” These vehicles cannot be driven on South Carolina, or most other states, roads.

Is it safe to buy a salvage title car?

Choosing a car with a salvage title can be dangerous if the car hasn’t been properly repaired or rebuilt. States typically require a “rebuilt title” and inspection if the car has been repaired to ensure that it’s roadworthy again. But your safety could still be at risk.

Can you put full coverage on a salvage title car?

Most insurance companies offer liability insurance for rebuilt salvage cars, so you can buy as much coverage as needed to drive the vehicle legally. However, few insurers will sell full coverage insurance for rebuilt salvage cars, as it’s difficult to assess all existing damage to the vehicle.

How hard is it to insure a rebuilt title?

If you’re insuring a rebuilt title car, you’ll likely pay a steeper insurance premium than you would for the same coverage on a vehicle that hasn’t been salvaged and rebuilt. “That is partially because there are not as many companies offering this coverage,” says Gusner. “With less competition, rates can be higher.”

Is it illegal to drive a salvaged car California?

Revived salvage vehicles are also required to be inspected by the DMV or the California Highway Patrol (CHP) before DMV can issue title and registration. So, in California while salvaged vehicles may be deemed not road-worthy, a revived salvage vehicle may be registered and be driven on the roadways.

Can a total loss car have a clean title?

A clean title only indicates that the vehicle has never been deemed a total loss. Cars that have been in accidents can still have clean titles if they were not totaled in the process.

How do you tell if a car has been title washed?

When the state issues a new title, it may no longer show that it had been salvaged. If not, the seller will move it from state to state until the branding is gone. When it is, the vehicle’s history will have been “washed” clean.