Storm Area Registration/Title
Storm registration/title refers to information reported to us that a vehicle was registered or titled prior to the storm event in a FEMA designated storm damaged area. Storm events can include hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters. While a vehicle may have been reported as titled or registered in an affected area, it may not have been damaged by the storm, or it may have been moved to safety during the storm. We recommend a thorough professional inspection of the vehicle to confirm no storm damage.

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Remanufactured
A vehicle that has been constructed specifically by a licensed remanufacturer and consists of any used or reconditioned integral parts, including, but not limited to, frame, engine, transmission, axles, brakes, or suspension. This does not generally include repaired or restored vehicles, or those modified by replacing or adding parts or accessories.


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Salvaged
A salvage vehicle is a vehicle that has been wrecked or damaged beyond repair; declared a total loss by the insurer; or declared a total loss by reason of theft. When an insurance company as a result of a total loss settlement acquires a vehicle, the insurance company must apply for a Salvage Certificate. If the owner retains possession of a salvage vehicle, the owner must obtain a Salvage Certificate before receiving a total loss statement from the insurance company.

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Storm Area Registration/Title
Storm registration/title refers to information reported to us that a vehicle was registered or titled prior to the storm event in a FEMA designated storm damaged area. Storm events can include hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters. While a vehicle may have been reported as titled or registered in an affected area, it may not have been damaged by the storm, or it may have been moved to safety during the storm. We recommend a thorough professional inspection of the vehicle to confirm no storm damage.

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Suspect Miles
The state or other authorized officials have identified that the vehicle's mileage is suspect due to odometer tampering or other incidents.

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Rebodied Vehicle
A rebodied vehicle is defined as a vehicle which has been assembled using a new body or new major component part, which must be identical to the body or major component part used on the original vehicle. A rebodied vehicle may not be a salvage, rebuilt, or junked vehicle.

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Non Profit
The vehicle was registered to a "not for profit" entity.

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NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle
The vehicle was used for NHTSA crash testing to measure the safety of the vehicle and its passengers.

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Manufacturer Buyback
The manufacturer has repurchased the vehicle. A buyback may occur because the vehicle couldn't be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts or within a reasonable length of time.

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Non Compliance
The vehicle does not meet governmental vehicle requirements revolving around safety and/or environmental standards.

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Lemon
The definition of a lemon vehicle and lemon laws vary by state. In general, a lemon car is often a new vehicle that requires repeated repairs for the same defect without successful resolution. The defect may significantly impact the safety, value or reliability of the car. Lemon laws protect the rights of buyers of vehicles that don’t operate properly and require repeated repairs for the same problem(s). In some states lemon laws compel auto manufacturers to buy back or exchange the lemon vehicle.

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[b]Independent Inspection
[/b]The vehicle was inspected by an independent agency other than a state DMV.

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Motor Change
The vehicle has had its original motor replaced.

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Odometer Problem
The vehicle has odometer-related problems. These may include discrepancies such as not actual miles, a broken odometer, exceeding a vehicle's mechanical limits, a mileage discrepancy, or suspect miles.

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Previous Damage
The vehicle was previously reported as damaged.

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Reconstructed
Reconstructed vehicles lose all identity as to make and model and do not carry the original make, year, and VIN. They usually have been reconstructed from various vehicles.
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Unknown Odometer Reading
The odometer reading on the vehicle is unknown.

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Salvage Auction
An auction has reported the vehicle as a salvaged vehicle. The extent of damage is unknown, and the vehicle may or may not be severely damaged.

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Recall
A safety recall can be independently conducted by a manufacturer or ordered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In either case, the manufacturer must file a public report containing a description of the issue, the vehicles involved, and other information including a description of the solution. The manufacturer is obligated to provide a free remedy for vehicles involved in a safety recall.

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Safety Inspection
A state safety office has inspected the vehicle. A state safety inspection may include a check of: brakes, steering, tires, lights, engine, transmission, electrical and other systems.

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Recall
A safety recall can be independently conducted by a manufacturer or ordered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In either case, the manufacturer must file a public report containing a description of the issue, the vehicles involved, and other information including a description of the solution. The manufacturer is obligated to provide a free remedy for vehicles involved in a safety recall.

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Salvaged
A salvage vehicle is a vehicle that has been wrecked or damaged beyond repair; declared a total loss by the insurer; or declared a total loss by reason of theft. When an insurance company as a result of a total loss settlement acquires a vehicle, the insurance company must apply for a Salvage Certificate. If the owner retains possession of a salvage vehicle, the owner must obtain a Salvage Certificate before receiving a total loss statement from the insurance company.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Storm Area Registration/Title
Storm registration/title refers to information reported to us that a vehicle was registered or titled prior to the storm event in a FEMA designated storm damaged area. Storm events can include hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters. While a vehicle may have been reported as titled or registered in an affected area, it may not have been damaged by the storm, or it may have been moved to safety during the storm. We recommend a thorough professional inspection of the vehicle to confirm no storm damage.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Title
The vehicle had a title event reported by the state DMV. A title is official proof of ownership. A title is used to transfer a vehicle to another owner.

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Unrebuildable
The vehicle is not repairable.

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Taxi Use
The vehicle is or was used as a taxi.

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A revived salvage vehicle is a vehicle previously reported to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as a total loss by the owner or insurance company and restored to operational condition.

The following brands are placed on California Certificates of Title and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) records: Salvage-Vehicles marked with a "salvaged" brand were involved in an accident or incurred considerable damage from another source, such as a flood or vandalism.

Corrected Title
Used in some but not all states, corrected titles may be given to remove or add an owner's name to a title. Reasons a corrected title may be needed include marriage, divorce, or death. Less common reasons include vehicle liens or incorrect odometer readings.

Dismantled Title
A vehicle may be given a dismantled title when:
It suffers damages to one or more of the major components, and
The cost to repair the vehicle is more than the market value.
In most cases, the vehicle isn't allowed to be retitled or cannot be put into use by another owner because of safety concerns.

Hail Damage Title
This title is designated when:
A vehicle suffers extreme damage caused by hail, AND
Repairs cost more than the worth of the vehicle
OR
Safe operation is no longer guaranteed.

Lemon Title
These titles are usually given to vehicles because of excessive mechanical problems or repairs—often while still under the original manufacturer's warranty.
Not all states have lemon laws or lemon title branding. For more information, please refer to our Lemon Law section.