What Is the Difference in Rebuilt & Assembled Titles?
Assembled and rebuilt titles are awarded to motor vehicles by the Department of Motor Vehicles of the state where the vehicle is registered. The titles are branded for the life of the vehicle as either assembled or rebuilt.
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Salvage
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A rebuilt title is awarded to a vehicle that previously had been awarded a salvage title because the vehicle was declared a total loss following an accident, or it was seized and sold to a salvage company. An assembled title is awarded to a vehicle classed as new because it was built using parts salvaged from a number of vehicles. For example the Michigan DMV requires an assembled vehicle to be made up of parts from at least two salvaged vehicles.
VIN
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A rebuilt title is awarded to an existing vehicle that previously had been issued a salvage title. In contrast, an assembled title is awarded as if the vehicle is new, and is awarded a new Vehicle Identification Number.
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Inspections
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In the majority of states rebuilt and assembled vehicles are required to undergo inspection by certified professionals to obtain a title. The rules governing these inspections vary by state. Vehicle owners wishing to receive an assembled title must provide proof of ownership for the major components used to build the vehicle.
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