Understanding Salvage Titles: A Comprehensive Overview

Many individuals remain unclear about the intricacies of a salvage title and the processes through which a vehicle achieves this designation. A salvage title isn’t merely a label; it’s an indicator of a vehicle’s history, typically signifying that it has sustained damage that exceeds a specific threshold of its value. The ambiguity surrounding this term has given rise to a plethora of misconceptions. Some believe it implies the vehicle is no longer roadworthy, while others might mistakenly associate it with minor damages. Dive deeper to understand the realities of salvage titles, their implications in the automotive world, and how they intersect with salvage vehicle auctions. By grasping the essence of this term, potential buyers can make more informed decisions when venturing into the domain of car auctions .

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What does Biohazard mean in car auctions?

Different industries have different standards for the word. In the car auction business, it means any vehicle where the occupants’ blood stained the interior—be it a few drops or an open gash. If a person had the misfortune of bleeding or dying in their car, it would be announced at an auction as a ‘Biohazard.’ Learn more about the reasons for salvaging. Read more

How can we find out why a vehicle has a Salvage Title?

The vehicle could have a salvage title for many reasons. Flood, theft, accident, hail etc. Most of the time you can guesstimate just by looking at the pictures. If you have questions regarding a particular vehicle, please email us at info[at]ridesafely.com with the inventory number and we can try to see if can provide more detailed information on that particular vehicle. Learn more about What is a Salvage Title? Read more

Biohazard – Would these vehicles have a standard salvage title?

Yes. Biohazard will have standard salvage title. It just means you might need to invest in a different clean up job depending on the hazard type. Learn more about What does Biohazard mean on a car auctions? and Reasons for Salvaging. Read more

Are the vehicles on this website that only have a dent/scratch going for $1,000 or $2,000 dollars really in good condition to purchase? Clean title included?

All vehicles are different with different damage. Most of these vehicles come from insurance companies which would have to be damaged enough to make them salvage vehicles. Please review each item carefully and feel free to call us at (215) 289-0300 with any question or if you just need a second pair of eyes or an opinion. Learn more about Reasons for Salvaging. Read more