Why You SHOULD Buy a Repairable Salvaged Car

When people ask if salvage cars are worth the bargain or the nightmare that comes along with it, you can feel a bit confused. After all, there's huge differences just between a salvage and a rebuilt car right in the title. So what do those car titles mean, how much can it cost to rebuild a salvage car, and how to channels like Rich Rebuilds, Royalty Rebuilds, JR Garage, and even TJ Hunt make it look so easy?! Well today we talk about when, if, and how you should even go about this process and why the title of "Rebuilt" shouldn't always scare you.

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:05 Why I Am Plugging A New Tee
1:25 When Did Rebuilding Salvage Cars Get Popular?
2:30 The Common Car Rebuild Types
2:50 What Are Damage Code Types?
3:15 The Best Cars To Buy Salvage or Rebuilt
4:30 The Tricky Part of Finding The Right Car
5:22 How To Find The Whole History of a Salvage Car
7:05 But Are These Types of Cars Safe?
8:20 Different Types of Salvage Car Buyers
9:20 How to Know Your Qualified To Buy A Salvage Car
10:20 Outro

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[BaddDukk]

I had a buddy who only bought rebuilt cars. In his case though, rather than trying to buy up, he was just cheap and considered them disposable transportation. I personally have never had a rebuild, and like would not for a daily, but maybe for a toy.

[flatsixx]

" friday nite flings, fun but dangerous " luv it. you are wise beyond you're years.

[northeastpull]

I only bought one rebuilt title truck and it allowed me to upgrade from my S10 to a lifted 2500hd Silverado for like $500. It also matters why it's rebuilt. This truck had a tree fall on it a year after it was built and has been driven 150k miles since then so I know its safe.

[goodluckbrian]

I have only bought salvaged titles. Been fairly lucky with them. My current CRX is salvaged. 4 years of ownership😁 owned a salvaged mr2 also and it was great!

[SamYuleOfficial]

As my first college car I bought a 2004 Honda Accord that was a salvage title for $2400 and 163k miles. When I bought the car initially I didn’t ask nor did I know that it had a salvage title. I put 10k miles on it after one semester with just routine oil changes and sold it for $3500. So it really does just depend on who wants it or who’s willing to buy something like that. Sometimes you can just get lucky and sell it for more than it should be worth.

[brycethehunteryo]

Not supercars, but my Dad has now bought and fixed up 3 salvage cars from auctions, all of which are still on the road today. Nothing exciting, but he finds it fun to fix them up and then he gets a great deal on his daily drivers (he has the time to do it being the key since the money you save would be the labor cost). Definitely something you need the time for and need to enjoy doing to make it worth it IMO, but if you have the time and want to save the money it can be really great!

[rushnerd]

I see a lot of "too good to be true" deals on "rebuilt" title cars on for sale sites. Noting too crazy mind you, but enough to be tempting. I don't even know if having a mechanic's inspection can fully help you in those cases. Of course it depends what you want it for, but generally I go for clean and more importantly owners that care about what they have and know a lot about it.
The owners that know their cars and actually LIKE THEM have produced some of the best 3rd party buys in my experience.

[Wafflecombo]

If I was looking for a track beater definitely! I would try to aim for rebuilt status to make everything easier unless you want to spend time converting that salvage car to rebuilt status or have your own custom shop to work with.

[Miragev]

We don't have something like a Salvage title in europe, so it's a lot trickier to buy a decent car. Then again, if you know what your doing, it's fine.

[jj]

100% feel you on the news thing. My dad is constantly listening or watching something.

[bavarianhero]

I got my 350z salvage title, right after I was done paying off my 335i. At first I couldn’t install the injen intakes. Then I got DC intakes instead. Before that I realized I couldn’t install o2 sensors(new ones from Z1 because they give you lifetime warranty) turns out three out of the four where stripped. I was able to fix it yesterday after realizing headers and exhaust wasn’t an option. I got to finally drive my car after 8 months. Turns out there will be problems but I’m glad I bought this Z33 for $5600.

I do recommend some one to buy a car that is rebuilt or salvage just because the engine has been cherry and the Z can really be reliable and handle.

[timmzzzz]

I used to haul cars for Copart near Atlanta. I got to bring back a McLaren mp4 12c, a few GTRs, Lambo Huracan. And an Evora. The coolest one for me was the Evora cause it still ran well. The I got to putter around the lot for a second lol. The Lambo ran. But it had some code on it and wouldn't go past like 2200 rpm. Both GTRs wouldn't start. One was straight totaled. And the McLaren only had a few body dents. But it wouldn't start either.. But most cars I picked up were Hondas, Kias Taurus... And many of the like... YAWWNNN

[ramonbriones]

I personally wouldn't buy one unless it's super cheap and even then i prob wouldn't. I also think it's not a bad idea if they're not planning on selling it and just want a nice car at a fraction of the cost

[justcraziii]

A spin-off video about cars that are on the knifes edge of being salvage could also be made. Replace the same title with "scrap cars" or "failed project cars".

My current passion project was a borderline salvage. A 2006 E-150 Econoline.

Interior mold, mud and food stained.
Seats and seat belts moldy.
Severe maintenance neglect.
Door locks seized.
Drivers headlight bracket broken.
Body rust
Ruined windshield.
Garbage tires and seized brakes.
Flat rear leaf springs.
Dented gas tank triggering an engine light (Evap canister solenoid).
ABS light on.
Rear body interior bent from overloading (not frame)
Dead battery.

Nobody wanted to buy, so seller dropped it to $4, 000.

After a year of fixing above issues, I drove it across western Canada with wife, kids and pet last summer and back with zero issues.

Still have more to do, but moment of pride is when a Purolator contractor was on the my street and asked if I would take $7, 500 for my van.

Your on the right track Alex, it's doable with a driveway, tools and money.

Good thing is that salvage ir near scrap cars are great learning opportunities as the fiscal risk is low. The vehicle value can only go up if repairs are successful.

Sure as shit, some local garage or related dealership is going to call you in to work on the same vehicle as your project car.

[adamkaesberg]

Hell yeah brother!! I bought my Dodge Stealth RT TT for 2500 and it dead in the water. I got it home slapped in a new battery plugged in the maf... Yeah it was not even plugged in and swapped the ECU and I have been loving it ever since!! I love my salvage titled car lol

[thepassionofthegoose]

Not every rebuild involved mechanical or structural issues. By way of example, a car can be totaled if the interior is stripped and the value exceeds an amount relative to the value of the car. Don't fear the salvage title, fear the owner not disclosing why (and a tree crushing it before rebuild, because that's no good).

[Shadow-]

I have an 06 WRX STI that's a salvage title. It is also the first car I bought, it only needed a few maintenance items. It also came with a few aftermarket parts.

[nextlevelglen]

Great video! Was super interesting to hear your input on it and buying a salvage/rebuilt title vehicle can make for an awesome project to get that dream vehicle at a lower initial cost. And heck you might even be able to flip it for a little bit of money at the end. To think where your Ferrari started to where it is now, freakin amazing build transformation. I enjoyed this one for sure 🤘

[Agueart]

Bought a rebuilt title evo and it was solid reliable with no issues for 8 years. Sold it for exactly what I paid for it.

[EveeBarletta]

Salute to the ones saving Salvaged Audi/Vws I bet they have nightmares of working on their cars 🤣😂