What does a “Junk Certificate” on a vehicle mean?

A “Junk Certificate” indicates that the vehicle is sold strictly for parts within the United States. For international buyers intending to export, it equates to a “Bill of Sale” with no title provided. This classification is crucial for understanding the legal use and export potential of the vehicle.

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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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FL purchase for parts only of a vehicle with certificate of destruction. Will this be a problem?

If you are a FL customer who is purchasing a Certificate of destruction titled vehicle, you can only use it for parts or export only. You should not have any problems doing that. You cannot rebuild Certificate of destruction for export only. US customers – Parts only. Read more

Non Repairable/Kills. What’s that about?

Non repairable/kills vin means this vehicle will be a parts only item. It cannot be registered as VIN number is no longer active. Read more

What does it mean by “FL CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION FOR EXPORT ONLY. US CUSTOMERS – PARTS ONLY. NO TITLE”?

I am little curious. What does it mean by “FL CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION FOR EXPORT ONLY. US CUSTOMERS – PARTS ONLY. NO TITLE” seen in inventory no 1802309662. In this case, if I am importing this vehicle to my country, Sweden, what is the title of the car? Because we are suppose to declare the title of the car at Sweden custom department where they decide whether I can register this car in Sweden. If car can runs and drive why the auction people are not giving a title to the car?


Each state has different laws on how the insurance company treats a damaged (flood) vehicle. Some states will make it a salvage title vehicle, some will make it parts only. In this case, you will receive a FL Certificate of Destruction. If you were in USA, this would mean a parts only vehicle to you. For export, it depends on the country if you can register it or not. Please find out from your customs what this would mean in Sweden. Read more