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“Salvage
vehicle” means a motor vehicle that at any
time
has been declared a total loss vehicle, flood-damaged
vehicle, non-repairable
vehicle or had “salvage” or a similar word or
designation
placed on any title issued for the vehicle.
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Total Loss - A vehicle that has been damaged to the
extent that the estimated cost of repair, not including the cost associated with painting any part of the vehicle, would exceed 65 percent
of the fair market value of the vehicle immediately before the
damage was incurred. Vehicles with less than 65 percent damage are not considered salvage vehicles.
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Flood Damaged - A vehicle
that has
been submerged in water to a point that the level of
the
water is higher than the door sill of the vehicle and
the water
has
entered the passenger, trunk or engine compartment of
the
vehicle
and has come into contact with the electrical system of
the
vehicle;
or a vehicle that is part of a total loss settlement
resulting from water damage.
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Non-Repairable - A vehicle,
other than an abandoned vehicle, that has value only
as a source of parts and scrap metal, or has
been designated by its owner for dismantling, or has
been stripped of all body panels, doors, lights,
etc., or has been burned or destroyed beyond a
restorable condition.
Salvage vehicles in Nevada are issued an orange-colored Salvage Title. A salvage vehicle may not be registered or operated on any public street until it has been rebuilt and inspected. Once a salvage vehicle has been repaired, it becomes a rebuilt vehicle and may be registered and/or sold if the proper procedures below have been followed. Non-Repairable vehicles are issued a Certificate and may not be restored to operating condition.
Older Vehicles
Vehicles 10 model years old or older are not considered salvage vehicles if the only repairs needed are a limited number of items. Specifically, the hood, the trunk lid, and/or up to two of the following: doors, grill assembly, bumper assembly, headlight assembly and taillight assembly.
If the vehicle requires more repairs than this, the 65 percent damage rule applies. For example, the 65 percent rule would apply if the grill, front bumper and one headlight assembly were replaced. If only the hood, the grill and the bumper were replaced, the 65 percent rule would not apply and the vehicle would not be considered a salvage vehicle. The 65 percent rule does not include any cost of paint or labor to paint the vehicle.
Rebuilt Vehicles (Non-Salvage)
Vehicles which have had certain repairs must be titled as Rebuilt even if they do not meet the definition of a salvage vehicle. See Non-Salvage Rebuilt Vehicles.
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