Purchase a hail damaged rig?
I may have the opportunity to purchase a hail damaged trailer considerably cheaper than a new or used would be. Has anyone ever bought a hail damaged trailer? Thoughts on such a choice?
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oldjarhead wrote:
I would be getting it from an insurance auction so yes it would be a salvage or totaled title. Didn't think about the insurance part of it. I won't be able to inspect it and I will have to travel to get it. But it seems that the savings are incredible. I am very tempted by this opportunity. Copart is one of the sites I am looking at.
Check your states DMV to get the scoop on the title classifications and what they mean BEFORE committing to the purchase.
IF salvaged or totaled title does not allow you to register it for on the road use in YOUR state, you need to find out how to get the title to a usable state.
Some states allow salvage to be repaired (IE title will have salvage or reconstructed) and some don't (IE salvage = Scrap). Know and understand before buying..
If you do not understand how this works in YOUR state you are risking buying a big paperweight..
