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It wont have a salvage title because no insurance was involved.

But, as far as how the process goes, if it was covered and totaled by the insurance company, as in they are not going to fix it, and you wanted to buy it back, when they send you the title back, it will be in salvage status. (when they total the car, you surrender the title to them if not in lien status) If you wanted to repair it and drive it, then you would have to get it inspected before you can get a street legal title. Also, most states do not allow a buyer to buy a salvage title vehicle from and individual who is not a state registered used car dealer and be able to fix it. Every state is a little bit different, but in Georgia, the new title will say "rebuilt" somewhere on it. (and that's easily washed out through states like Alabama which don't carry that branding over..)