If i buy a Texas rebuilt car and register it in Arkansas will it come back to me as a clear title?

Answer 1

Obi is right.

To put simply, a rebuilt title means that in the past was totaled, but fixed and in most cases nobody would know since the car has been fixed and "looks" like any other car on the road be never in an accident, or had an accident and has been repaired.

But your will never get a "clean" title, thus it will be rebuilt. The salvage/rebuilt title is to notify buyers of the past which is usually not a problem till you sell it or if in an another accident, then the value of the vehicle is usually about (1/2) the cost, since previously a totaled vehicle.

My (late) husband bought a totaled vehicle back in 2004 (2002) for about 1/2 the value and we had it insured for full coverage, but if it had been totaled again, then with the 1st would have valued it at 1/2 or more less in value. It is a consideration in buying a regular or a rebuilt if done right a great bargain.

Answer 2

It will comeback as salvage, once totaled only salvage and liability insurance.

Answer 3

Your first three answers didn't understand your question. Or they're just plain wrong, take your pick. I know about this stuff, so keep reading.

You're a little confused about 'clear' title and title branding. Clear means there are no issues with transferring the ownership, which means a) the seller is also the legal owner on the title document and b) there are no liens or encumbrances registered against that vehicle. You can buy or sell a salvaged vehicle with a clear title, because clear title only means that one thing.

As for the branding (salvage, rebuilt, etc.), you just might have to get the vehicle inspected when you register it in another state. Each jurisdiction has their own laws and regulations about that stuff. Some states accept the rebuilt branding from other states, some states only accept it from certain other states, and some states want the vehicle re-inspected before they'll register it.

I didn't feel like looking up the agreement between Arkansas and Texas, but you might want to. There are no standard international or federal rules governing that stuff.

Answer 4

nope once titled rebuilt/salvaged it stays that way

Answer 5

No. the Texas title will have the word SALVAGE stamped on it, so when you title and register it in Arkansas the DMV will also issue a salvage title. It would be illegal to issue a non-salvage title and hide the salvage status from a buyer.

Answer 6

If it has a salvage title then it will remain a salvage title no matter what state you try.