Salvage title in Ohio?

[FrankM]

Originally Posted by 6130

He said it was in a fire.

Correct, it was in a fire and the damage is windshield delaminated from the heat and clear coat discolored and started to peel. I still have to take a close look at it to be sure nothing more wrong. It currently has a salvage because the insurance paid out for a total loss and owner kept the car. I had't thought of the insurance aspect so appreciate the input, will be calling Monday after I take a closer look at the car on the weekend to see if the car is what it's supposed to be.

[SST3193]

I haven't done any, in the last dozen years but, I used to rebuild Motorcycles and put them back out, into the world. State Patrol has an inspection station not far away and they were always good to me. Most often all they were concerned with, is the receipts, for the parts. As long as they were satisfied I wasn't stealing bikes to rebuild others, they would move me along.

[David Lee]

6130, the cause of the damage was fire, i wanted to know what the actual damage was. it the fire was so hot it caused some frame warpage, i or any other average person should stay far away. But clear coat and windshield damage in my opinion is minor and at the right price I would buy such a car in a second.

[FrankM]

Thanks for the feedback. I called Hagerty, the agent had to put me on hold to confirm but if it gets a road worthy inspected rebuilt title and I can supply pictures they are good to cover like any other classic with no restrictions. They will even cover the car in it's current state but no colision or liability, just comp. I will definitely be giving the car a solid once over. Thanks again.

[RKincaid]

Personal message. I can probably provide some insight to your inquiry after 44 yrs. in the Insurance Industry and handling many salvage claims. Cell 330 447 1785. Leave message if unavailable. Dick K.

[6130]

Originally Posted by David Lee

6130, the cause of the damage was fire, i wanted to know what the actual damage was. it the fire was so hot it caused some frame warpage, i or any other average person should stay far away. But clear coat and windshield damage in my opinion is minor and at the right price I would buy such a car in a second.

It comes down to what "the right price" is.

I've seen a lot of people pay WAY too much for vehicles with flagged titles, and being faced with losing a ton of money because of it.

[David Lee]

Originally Posted by 6130

It comes down to what "the right price" is.

I've seen a lot of people pay WAY too much for vehicles with flagged titles, and being faced with losing a ton of money because of it.

all you have proved is some people are stupid, which has nothing to do with my question to the op

[6130]

Originally Posted by David Lee

all you have proved is some people are stupid, which has nothing to do with my question to the op

David, I wouldn't call them "stupid".

They were simply people that didn't know that no matter how good the vehicle looks and drives, it doesn't have any significant value if it's ever been declared a total loss.

[David Lee]

Originally Posted by 6130

David, I wouldn't call them "stupid".

They were simply people that didn't know that no matter how good the vehicle looks and drives, it doesn't have any significant value if it's ever been declared a total loss.

ok, then they are ignorant and that still has nothing to do with my first comment

[6130]

Originally Posted by David Lee

ok, then they are ignorant and that still has nothing to do with my first comment

I don't see the point in applying derogatory labels to them. They're just people that don't know any better. Not everybody is an expert in every area of their own lives. I certainly couldn't be my own doctor.

I used to manage auto repair shops, and had a pretty good eye for this kind of stuff when doing pre-purchase inspections. I discovered a lot of rebuilt totals that were not declared as such by the sellers, and in doing so, I saved a lot of prospective buyers a lot of heartache. These were normal families, who thought they had found a good "deal" on a used car, and I was able to protect them from the financial predators that were seeking to victimize these good people.