Glossary / General

salvage title

45 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A salvage title means the car was in a big accident or lost and then found again. It shows that the car has been fixed after serious damage, so it might be cheaper but also less safe or worth less.

Technical Definition

A salvage title is issued to a vehicle that has been declared a total loss by an insurance company, indicating it was severely damaged or stolen and recovered. It signals that the car has a history of significant damage, which can affect resale value and insurance coverage.

Hear It Discussed

"Uh, it has a salvage title because of course it does. It's a race car."
The Most Fun Car At Each Price Point, Van Life In A Car, Jail Speeds In First Gear | Episode 1,015 Everyday Driver Car Debate 12:48

"...get your license. FJ40, 66, Mustang Fastback, 2002 TII salvage title. Go overseas study, parents sell that."
Questions of the Week and a UK Sneak Peek Bring a Trailer Podcast 25:30

"Yeah. So this car had a salvage title. And so it didn't sell."
All New EV C-Class, New Lamborghini Spied, GM Stops Building EV Trucks And More! THIS CAR POD EP108 THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 03:48