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What is a clear blue title?

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What is a clear blue title?

A blue title in Texas (and most states – check with your local DMV) is a “clear” title issued to any vehicle that is deemed safe to drive. A blue title stamped with “salvage” on it means it has been repaired, meets all DMV requirements, it’s safe to operate again, and can be licensed again.

Is a blue title a clean title?

In most states, the term “blue title”, indicates a vehicle with a salvage title. However, in some states — particularly Texas — a blue title is a clear vehicle title. Car titles printed on orange paper usually indicate a vehicle was a salvage vehicle that has been rebuilt and approved by a state agency for resale.

Is a blue title bad?

There’s nothing bad about a blue title in Texas. It also is a title that indicates that any vehicle issued this kind of title is safe to drive. But a blue title in other states means that the car is a “salvage” car that has been in some sort of accident, or has endured some sort of disaster.

What does it mean when a car has a blue title?

salvage vehicle title

Is Rebuilt title a clean title?

Once a car is issued a rebuilt title, it won’t ever be issued a clean title again. It’ll always carry the mark on its title. Even if a car has been rebuilt by qualified professional mechanics, there’s always a chance that something hidden went unfixed.

Do credit unions finance salvage titles?

Big banks typically avoid financing salvage title vehicles. A bank or credit union willing to finance the purchase will probably require a collision or comprehensive insurance policy, which may present a second challenge.

Does branded title affect insurance?

Branded titles can significantly affect car insurance. Yes, you can insure a car that has a salvage title. If your car has a hail damage title brand, for example, then your insurance company may refuse to provide comprehensive coverage.

Should I buy a car with lemon title?

That doesn’t mean it’s not worth buying. But since a car has that lemon label, it will have a seriously hindered resale value. You can use this as a bargaining chip to get a lower price on the vehicle.

What do you need to know when buying a car from someone?

Checklist for buying a car from a private seller

  • Before seeing the car, look up the fair market value of the vehicle using Kelley Blue Book.
  • Ask the seller for the mileage on the car so you can do your research.
  • Ask the seller for service records.
  • Check the registration.
  • Deal with local sellers, if possible.