A salvage vehicle is a vehicle that has been damaged and/or deemed a total loss by MPI. These vehicles are assigned a salvage vehicle status based on their previous history and current vehicle condition.
Salvage status can be:
- Salvageable: Vehicles with a salvageable status have collision damage, structural damage or both. These vehicles can be repaired and returned to roads once they pass the proper inspections, including a Body Integrity Inspection Certificate (BIIC) and a Certificate of Inspection (COI).
Vehicles with cosmetic damage only (i.e., damage that does not render the vehicle unsafe, structurally or mechanically) are designated as “salvageable with exception” and do not need a BIIC to be registered. However, they will require COI.
- Irreparable: Vehicles with an irreparable status cannot be returned to the roads and are sold for parts only.
They can never be registered for use on public roads.
They cannot be operated displaying a “D” or “R” plate.
They cannot be registered with any temporary certificate.
No salvage purchases can be registered or driven without the appropriate general safety (COI) and structural integrity inspections (BIIC). No exceptions!
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