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Write-Offs > Irreparable versus Salvageable

Who decides whether my vehicle is salvageable or irreparable?

Our estimators--trained auto body professionals--decide by examining the vehicle. Here's what they look for to categorize write-offs as either irreparable or salvageable:

Irreparable

• Severe structural damage from collision, fire or corrosion
• Severe flooding damage
• Any 1994 vehicle or older that we’ve taken ownership of and are auctioning

Salvageable

• Any other collision damage
• Any other structural damage

After rebuilding your salvageable vehicle, it must pass 2 inspections:

1. For general safety-passing this inspection gives you a Certificate of Inspection.
2. For structural safety-passing this inspection gives you a Body Integrity Inspection Certificate (BIIC). You can get more details on the Stolen and Wrecked Vehicle Monitoring Program (SWVMP), including rebuilding and inspection requirements, by calling Vehicle Standards and Inspections at 985-0920.

Salvage with Exception

These vehicles are total losses not caused by collision or upset, and with cosmetic damage only — i.e. damage that does not render the vehicle unsafe, structurally or mechanically (hail, theft, etc.)

• Body Integrity Inspection Certificate (BIIC) not required.
• Certificate of Inspection (COI) not required if original owner retains vehicle.
• COI (safety) required if new owner purchases vehicle.

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