Title Explanations
NOTE:
Each state has its own rules and regulations governing vehicle titles. You must
familiarize yourself with your state's procedures regarding the reconstructed
title process. Below we have links to information about each state's
reconstruction process.
Good Title / Clean
Title: A good title, also known as a clean
title or clear title, designates that the vehicle has no prior salvage history.
Salvage Title:
A salvage title is assigned to a vehicle that has been declared a total loss
from Fire, Vandalism, Collision, Theft or Flood. A salvage vehicle cannot be
registered or legally driven until a reconstructed title has been issued.
Reconstructed Title:
A reconstructed title is issued when a vehicle has been repaired and has passed
its state's reconstructed title procedure. Once a reconstructed title has been
issued the vehicle can be insured, registered and driven like any other vehicle
but the title will always be branded with a reconstructed or previous salvage
notation.
Nonrepairable /
Parts Only / Export Only:
A nonrepairable or parts only title indicates that the vehicle cannot be titled
or registered in the U.S. again. These vehicles may be exported in most cases.
TMU:
TMU is a title designation which means "True Mileage Unknown". Often this is
marked on a vehicle which has a digital odometer which may have been inoperable
due to the damage to the vehicle or no key.
