Rebuilt Title
Title brand for a previously salvaged vehicle that passed state inspection and was returned to road use.
A rebuilt title (sometimes called 'reconstructed', 'prior salvage', or 'restored') is issued after a salvage-branded vehicle has been repaired and passed a state-mandated safety inspection. Rules vary by state — Texas, for example, requires photos of the damaged vehicle, receipts for major parts, and a Department of Motor Vehicles inspection before issuing a rebuilt title. Insurers will write liability coverage on rebuilt-title cars, but most decline full collision/comprehensive coverage or offer it only at reduced ACV. Expect resale value 20–40% below a clean-title comparable; the rebuilt brand never comes off and must be disclosed on every future sale.