A salvaged vehicle is one that has been affected by flood, fire, crash, or any event causing major components of the vehicle to be rendered inoperable. Upon a sale of a salvage car the dealer does, however, need to act in good faith and not mislead a potential buyer as to the condition of the vehicle. Dealers should always remember to stay away from deceptive advertising/misleading information.

It is crucial to understand that when a dealer rebuilds/repairs a vehicle that has been declared salvage the dealer must apply for a rebuilt title (inspection) before the vehicles can be displayed and made available for sale. When applying for a rebuilt title please present at a minimum:

The Division Compliance Examiner/Private Rebuilt Vehicle Inspection Facility (PRVIP) such as Miami DMV Rebuilt Inspections will then review all documents along with the vehicle before a title application is approved. The examination fee is $40; $20 if re-inspection is required other charges may apply from the private facility.  Once approved, the examiner will return all required documents to the applicant in a sealed envelope marked with the Division seal. The applicant will then be directed to the County Tax Collector’s office. We have attached a copy of Division of Motorist Services TL-37: http://www3.flhsmv.gov/dmv/Proc/TL/TL-37.PDF procedure manual.

Please review for a more in-depth analysis of the rebuilt titling procedures and requirements or you can also contact Miami DMV Rebuilt Inspections at 305-681-4197.