Buying a new car ___ be expensive. However, if ___’__ handy in the garage, ___ could probably restore a _______ car.

Some people are put ___ by the fact that insurance companies have written ________ off , but that should ___ stand in your way __ possibly getting a good ____ on a salvage car. __ all comes down to _____________ exactly what a salvage _____ is.

Insurance companies declare cars _ total loss if the ______ exceeds between 50-95 percent __ the value of the _______. When you want to ___ a salvage vehicle, it __ important to understand the _________ state definitions and statuses. __ total loss states, the __________ of “total loss” is ____ to the insurer, however, __:

Michigan, a salvage title ____ not mean the vehicle __ a total loss, but ____ the damage is estimated __ 75-90% of the pre-damage _____. If the loss is _______ than that, the car __ only eligible for a “_____” title, which cannot be ________. Such cars may be ____ for spares.

Oregon assigns a salvage _____ when the damage is ____ 70%, or when a _______ is worth less than $500.

Some individuals who attend _______ auto auctions tend to ______ that the high repair __ value ratio suggests that ___ vehicle cannot be repaired __ a reasonable price. However, __ is not always the ____. Oftentimes, shoppers buy fantastic ________ that can be repaired ___ a small investment and _ bit of elbow grease.

Understanding your local state’s __________ of transport regulations will __ a long way to ____________ transforming your salvage title to a rebuilt _____. Although the rules are _______ in most states, there ___ be important differences. While __ may not be applicable __ your state, it would __ a good idea to ________ your restoration process using ______.

Repairing Your Salvage Title

While fixing your salvage _____ car is often a ____-_________ process, it can also __ the most rewarding aspect __ it all. With every ______, you’re getting closer to ____ rebuilt title, and being ____ to drive of flip ___ car.

During the repair process, __ sure to keep all ____ receipts, as the department __ transportation will request this ____ your car is being _________. The cost of the _______ will depend on what _____ need repair or replacement. __ many cases, body work ___ be hammered out and ___ paint and materials won’t ____ a fortune.

Engine damage is a ____ costly exercise. The cost ____ depend on what parts ____ to be replaced and _____ you buy them.

Inspection

Once you have rebuilt ____ salvage car, it will ____ to be inspected by _ state official at the ___. Upon booking the appointment, ___ will have to have ___ car transported to the _______. Along with an inspection __ the mechanical aspects of ___ vehicle, they will check:

• The paperwork (titles, receipts, ___ other records)
• Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) __ ensure the paperwork matches ___ physical parts.

Note: You may not _______ drive a salvage title _______ until it has been ____________, insured and registered. You ____ hire a car shipping company to move the ___ to the inspector’s offices.

Upon passing the inspection, ___ DMV will rebrand the _____ as rebuilt or reconstructed, _____ shows that it was ____ a salvage vehicle. Then __ is time to insure ___ register your car so ____ you can put it ____ on the road. In _____ to obtain insurance, it ____ probably have to undergo _______ inspection to ensure it __ in good condition. When __ comes to restoring a _______ car, being meticulous in ____ repairs and record keeping ____ go a long way.