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Damagedis not the sameas done.
A salvage-title car can be the smartest buy on the lot — or the most expensive mistake in the garage. We help rebuilders, shops and hands-on buyers separate cosmetic damage from structural trouble and price the repair before the bid.
Request this serviceWhat’s included
Salvage & Rebuildable Vehicles, itemised.
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Damage triage
We read the damage codes, airbag status, frame indicators and photos to classify the repair honestly.
- 02
Parts and labour estimate
A realistic repair budget built from current parts pricing, not wishful thinking.
- 03
Title-brand guidance
We explain what salvage, non-repairable and rebuilt brands mean for registration, insurance and resale in California.
- 04
Parts-car sourcing
Need a donor? We find matching vehicles for engines, transmissions or body panels.
How it runs
Four steps, no surprises.
- 01
Brief
Your skill level, your shop, the budget for car plus repairs.
- 02
Triage
We filter out structural and flood losses that rarely make financial sense.
- 03
Estimate
You get a bid ceiling with the repair budget already subtracted.
- 04
Win & tow
We buy, arrange towing and hand over the documents you need for the rebuild.
Who it’s for
- Independent body shops and mechanics
- Experienced DIY rebuilders
- Exporters buying repairables
- Buyers looking for a parts donor
“I run a small body shop. Their repair estimates are honest — they told me to pass on two trucks that looked cheap, and the one we did buy came in under budget.”
Questions
About salvage & rebuildable vehicles.
Can a salvage car be registered in California?
Yes, after it is repaired and passes the required brake, lamp and vehicle verification inspections and the DMV issues a revived salvage (rebuilt) title. We explain the steps before you buy.
Do you repair vehicles?
We do not run a body shop. We source, estimate and deliver; we can point you to independent shops if you need one.
What damage do you advise avoiding?
Flood damage, fire damage and significant frame or unibody damage usually cost more than they save. We flag them clearly.
Related lots
Often paired with.
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Pre-Bid Vehicle Inspection
On-site checks, scanner codes, paint readings and history reports — before a single dollar is bid. - Lot 10

Title, Registration & DMV Paperwork
Title transfers, out-of-state titles, rebuilt-title steps and registration help for California. - Lot 08

International Export & Shipping
Buy in the U.S., ship overseas — export paperwork, container loading and port coordination.
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Ready when you are.
Tell us about the car and your budget. We reply within one business day with a written, all-in estimate.
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