[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by Unobtanium-inc

Does it have a current salvage title or a clear title with salvage history, there is a big difference. If it has a current salvage title and has already been fixed, which it looks like in the pics, then you might run into problems trying to get a clear title. Most states want to see pics of the car before it was fixed and they want receipts for all the parts used, to make sure you didn't use stolen parts. If you can't show the before pics and don't have receipts, you might not want to buy it.
But if it has a clear title with salvage history, also known as a re-built title or a branded title, then you're ok, but it will effect the value of the car. Normally deduct 25-30% for title salvage history.

---Adam

Originally Posted by teamgomez

I don't believe that distinction exists in CA but I could be wrong. My understanding is that once it gets branded 'salvaged', then the new title states this fact...forever.

What is more curious as I peel back the onion on this GT-3 is the vehicle report that has 'decremental' mileage reports. Just how in the heck does that happen? Did somebody just hop out of the "Hot Tub Time Machine" and document mileage?

Check it out here https://www.quickautoreport.com/report/vin/WP0AC29934S692189

Originally Posted by Unobtanium-inc

I'm betting it has a salvage title, not for current road use, based on the lack of plates.

Dealers will have cars like this sometimes, they fix them and drive them on dealer plates, but that only works if you have the magic plates.

---Adam

Yeah as teamgomez says we don’t have that distinction in CA. However salvage title cars can be registered for public road use as long as it passes a brake and lamp inspection. There is no way to clear a salvage title in CA that I’m aware of