I have my laguna blue r package miata I bought as a salvaged title that I want to have certified rebuilt so I can get it insured and drive it legally. I'm in Ohio ,Hamilton county to be exact. I'm sure this process is different from state to state and probably even county to county but I'd like some kind of ipression of what I can expect. What documents if any, what they'll inspect, etc..
Thanks Dan
Ihave done a few in NY. You make an appointment with the inspector, tow the car out (Important. Your car isn't supposed to be on the road, if they see you drive up they may fail it.) Have dcoumentation and if possible photos showing why it was totaled. You also will need reciepts or bills of sale for replacement parts, especially big items like engines transmissions and large body panels. They will varify that the parts aren't stolen and that the repairs once again make it road worthy asnd issue a new vin you can use to register the car again. I did four of them and it was a simple process though the first time was somewhat intimidating.
In Ohio it has to be inspected by the Ohio Highway Patrol.
First apply for a salvage title in your name changing the status of your title from regular to salvage. (NOTE: The vehicle cannot be operated on the road while evidenced on a salvage title.) Upon completion of the repairs, contact the closest Highway Patrol Inspection Station and make an appointment to have a salvage inspection done (There is a $50 fee.). Take any receipts for repairs and new parts with you to the inspection. After the vehicle has successfully completed the inspection, take Form HP106 and your salvage title and proceed to any Title Office and apply for a "rebuilt salvage" title. After all of these steps have been completed, the vehicle is now operable for use on any road.
http://bmv.ohio.gov/faq_vehicle_titling.stm#tog
I bought some parts used without a reciept. Wonder how I would prove those parts to not be stolen?
Create a reasonable receipt.
Provide details of the person that you bought them from such as name, address, phone and price paid.
jrw1621, Have you had a car certified rebuilt before?
No. Not personally.
I did one once, but it was a race car so I never got a plate, but did get a title. I went and got a rebuilder's license and it was not big deal. You basically paid your money and the license was yours. I had to bring the car to the state inspector on a trailer, they looked it over along with my paperwork, and the title was issued. Pretty painless and it only took a few minutes. I did have to have the airbag in place though. it didn't have to work, but it had to be there.
What state racerdave600?
I've done a bunch of them in Indiana. In IN., there's a form that you can get from the DMV that will need to be filled out. It's best to get it ahead of time and have it filled out when the officer gets there. Call the state police and set up a day to have an officer come out to inspect the car. You will need receipts for any MAJOR body panels, and if they were used you will need to have the VIN from the car they came off of. All the officer generally does is runs all the VINs and makes sure nothing is stolen, then signs the papers.
dankspeed wrote: What state racerdave600?
Sorry, Alabama
Wally wrote: Ihave done a few in NY. You make an appointment with the inspector, tow the car out (Important. Your car isn't supposed to be on the road, if they see you drive up they may fail it.) Have dcoumentation and if possible photos showing why it was totaled. You also will need reciepts or bills of sale for replacement parts, especially big items like engines transmissions and large body panels. They will varify that the parts aren't stolen and that the repairs once again make it road worthy asnd issue a new vin you can use to register the car again. I did four of them and it was a simple process though the first time was somewhat intimidating.
What Wally forgot to mention(at least in NY) is that you have to call to make an appointment and it is MONTHS down the road. In the meantime, you're s.o.l. While the documentation can be straightforward, the time involved is usually a deterrent.
racerdave600 wrote:dankspeed wrote: What state racerdave600?Sorry, Alabama
Do we still have to put up the bond here to get the rebuilders' license? I wouldn't mind being able to get some of the cars I see at the insurance auction in Irondale.
minimac wrote:Wally wrote: Ihave done a few in NY. You make an appointment with the inspector, tow the car out (Important. Your car isn't supposed to be on the road, if they see you drive up they may fail it.) Have dcoumentation and if possible photos showing why it was totaled. You also will need reciepts or bills of sale for replacement parts, especially big items like engines transmissions and large body panels. They will varify that the parts aren't stolen and that the repairs once again make it road worthy asnd issue a new vin you can use to register the car again. I did four of them and it was a simple process though the first time was somewhat intimidating.What Wally forgot to mention(at least in NY) is that you have to call to make an appointment and it is MONTHS down the road. In the meantime, you're s.o.l. While the documentation can be straightforward, the time involved is usually a deterrent.
Call around. I waited a few months for an appointment on Long Island. After that I called a few places and never waited more than three weeks, although I did go up to Albany for one of them. This was about ten years ago though and our governor may have closed most of the inspection centers by now.
bamalama wrote:racerdave600 wrote:Do we still have to put up the bond here to get the rebuilders' license? I wouldn't mind being able to get some of the cars I see at the insurance auction in Irondale.dankspeed wrote: What state racerdave600?Sorry, Alabama
i did have to put up a bond, but it wasn't much. It's been a while so I can't remember the specific amount, just remember it being pretty cheap. And I did have to have an actual business address. At the time I owned a photography studio and listed that address, no problems there either. It can be any address other than your home address from what I understand.
You'll need to log in to post.
