Carolina Family Motors
Rating 4.5 / 5.0

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Personal Vehicle

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Multiple Owners

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2009 INFINITI G37 X
VIN:
J N K C V 6 1 F X 9 M 3 5 7 6 7 7
SEDAN 4 DR
3.7L V6 F DOHC 24V
GASOLINE
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
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Carolina Family Motors
Rating 4.5 / 5.0

This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 4/19/24 at 8:49:17 PM (CDT). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.

Accident / Damage History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX

Event 1

10/12/2023

  • Accident reported: minor damage with another motor vehicle
    • Disabling damage reported
    • Vehicle towed
    • Airbags did not deploy

Event 2

12/27/2023

  • TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE

Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX

Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
Owners 1-3Owner 4Owner 5
Total Loss
Total Loss Reported: 12/27/2023.
No Issues Reported
No New Issues Reported
Structural Damage
CARFAX recommends that you have this vehicle inspected by a collision repair specialist.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
DMV title problems reported. Accident reported: 10/12/2023.
No Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
Check with an authorized Infiniti dealer for any open recalls.
No Recalls Reported
No Recalls Reported
No Recalls Reported
Basic Warranty
Original manufacturer warranty likely voided by manufacturer.
Warranty Active
Warranty Voided
Warranty Voided

Title History

Title History

Owners 1-3Owner 4Owner 5
Damage Brands
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon
No Problem
Alert!
Problem Found
Alert!
Problem Found
Odometer Brands
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits
No Problem
No Problem
No Problem

Alert! - Severe problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle does not qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.

Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated

Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated
Owners 1-3Owner 4Owner 5
Year purchased
2009
2023
2024
Type of owner
Personal
Personal
Personal
Estimated length of ownership
13 years 6 months
3 months
1 month
Owned in the following states/provinces
Maryland
Maryland
Estimated miles driven per year
no data
no data
Last reported odometer reading
86,325
89,160
no data

Detailed History

Owner 1

Purchased: 2009
Personal Vehicle
4,795 mi/yr
Records
DateMileageSourceComments
06/10/2009not reportednot reported

NICB

  • Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original dealer
07/24/2009not reportednot reported

Dealer Inventory

  • Vehicle offered for sale
07/25/2009not reportednot reported

Dealer Inventory

  • Vehicle offered for sale
07/30/20091 mi1 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

infinitilatham.liacars.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Pre-delivery inspection completed
12/17/200923 mi23 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Vehicle washed/detailed
    • Safety inspection performed
    • Battery/charging system checked
    • Engine electrical system checked
    • Emissions or safety inspection performed
12/17/2009not reportednot reported

New York

Inspection Station

  • Emissions inspection performed
    • Passed safety inspection
12/17/2009not reportednot reported

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

  • Title issued or updated
    • First owner reported
    • Titled or registered as personal vehicle
01/12/20101,441 mi1,441 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
01/25/2010not reportednot reported

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

  • Title issued or updated
07/20/20103,550 mi3,550 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Oil and filter changed
09/09/2010not reportednot reported

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Titled or registered as personal vehicle
    • Passed safety inspection
12/02/20105,043 mi5,043 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Tires rotated
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Safety inspection performed
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Emissions or safety inspection performed
12/02/2010not reportednot reported

New York

Inspection Station

  • Emissions inspection performed
    • Passed safety inspection
12/16/20118,978 mi8,978 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Brakes checked
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Emissions or safety inspection performed
12/16/2011not reportednot reported

New York

Inspection Station

  • Passed safety inspection
    • Passed emissions inspection
09/07/2012not reportednot reported

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Titled or registered as personal vehicle
    • Passed safety inspection
10/31/201213,151 mi13,151 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • 3,750 mile service performed
    • Tires rotated
    • Air filter replaced
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Battery/charging system checked
    • Four wheel alignment performed
    • Emissions or safety inspection performed
10/31/2012not reportednot reported

New York

Inspection Station

  • Passed safety inspection
    • Passed emissions inspection
12/26/201213,811 mi13,811 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Battery/charging system checked
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Brakes checked
10/09/201318,209 mi18,209 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Tires rotated
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Emissions or safety inspection performed
10/09/2013not reportednot reported

New York

Inspection Station

  • Passed safety inspection
    • Passed emissions inspection
09/10/2014not reportednot reported

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Titled or registered as personal vehicle
    • Passed safety inspection
10/02/201421,632 mi21,632 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Wiper(s) replaced
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Brakes checked
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Battery/charging system checked
    • Emissions or safety inspection performed
10/02/2014not reportednot reported

New York

Inspection Station

  • Passed safety inspection
    • Passed emissions inspection
05/29/201524,858 mi24,858 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Air filter replaced
    • Tires rotated
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Battery/charging system checked
    • Four wheel alignment performed
    • Brake fluid flushed/changed
05/30/201524,954 mi24,954 mi

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

Rating 4.7 / 5.0
  • Vehicle serviced
06/20/201525,838 mi25,838 mi

Sears Auto Center

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

searsauto.com

Rating 4.5 / 5.0
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Tire(s) replaced
    • Tire pressure monitoring system serviced
    • Tire(s) balanced
09/18/2015not reportednot reported

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Titled or registered as personal vehicle
    • Passed safety inspection
09/24/201526,434 mi26,434 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Induction system serviced
    • Safety inspection performed
    • Emissions inspection performed
09/24/2015not reportednot reported

New York

Inspection Station

  • Passed safety inspection
    • Passed emissions inspection
09/28/201526,595 mi26,595 mi

Lia Nissan of Saratoga

Ballston Spa, New York

Ballston Spa, New York

lianissansaratoga.com

Rating 4.7 / 5.0
4,485
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Transmission fluid changed
    • Front brake rotor(s) replaced
    • Front brake pads replaced
    • Brake pads replaced
    • Brake rotor(s) replaced
    • Transmission serviced
09/29/2015not reportednot reported

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, New York

  • Title issued or updated
10/12/201526,907 mi26,907 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
12/17/201530,228 mi30,228 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
04/07/2016not reportednot reported

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Battery/charging system checked
    • Body electrical system checked
05/13/201631,128 mi31,128 mi

Lia Infiniti

Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York

liainfiniti.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
4,183
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Brakes checked
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
07/15/201631,469 mi31,469 mi

Lia Nissan of Saratoga

Ballston Spa, New York

Ballston Spa, New York

lianissansaratoga.com

Rating 4.7 / 5.0
4,485
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Vehicle washed/detailed
    • Safety inspection performed
    • Emissions inspection performed
07/15/2016not reportednot reported

New York

Inspection Station

  • Passed safety inspection
    • Passed emissions inspection
08/25/201632,094 mi32,094 mi

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Title Number 770070317569260Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

  • Vehicle purchase reported
    • Registration issued or renewed

Owner 2

Purchased: 2016
Personal Vehicle
8,529 mi/yr
Records
DateMileageSourceComments
08/26/2016not reportednot reported

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Title Number 770070317569260Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

  • Title issued or updated
    • New owner reported
07/25/2017not reportednot reported

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Title Number 770070317569260Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
10/17/201740,167 mi40,167 mi

Beaufort, South Carolina

Beaufort, South Carolina

Beaufort, South Carolina

8
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
04/11/201844,651 mi44,651 mi

Grainger Nissan of Beaufort

Beaufort, South Carolina

Beaufort, South Carolina

graingernissanofbeaufort.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
223
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Serpentine belt replaced
    • Drive belt(s) replaced
07/31/2018not reportednot reported

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Title Number 770070317569260Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
03/07/201951,838 mi51,838 mi

Mobil 1 Lube Express

Beaufort, South Carolina

Beaufort, South Carolina

https://mobiloil.com

Rating 4.9 / 5.0
30
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Wiper(s) replaced
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Fuel system cleaned/serviced
    • Rear brake pads replaced
03/19/201951,980 mi51,980 mi

Mobil 1 Lube Express

Beaufort, South Carolina

Beaufort, South Carolina

https://mobiloil.com

Rating 4.9 / 5.0
30
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Battery/charging system checked
07/23/2019not reportednot reported

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Title Number 770070317569260Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
07/21/2020not reportednot reported

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Title Number 770070317569260Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
09/29/202063,251 mi63,251 mi

ZIPPY LUBE INC

Beaufort, South Carolina

Beaufort, South Carolina

https://zippylubebeaufort.com/index.php

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Air filter replaced
03/26/202168,126 mi68,126 mi

Mobil 1 Lube Express

Beaufort, South Carolina

Beaufort, South Carolina

https://mobiloil.com

Rating 4.9 / 5.0
30
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
08/03/2021not reportednot reported

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Title Number 770070317569260Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
07/19/2022not reportednot reported

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Title Number 770070317569260Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

  • Registration issued or renewed
11/18/202283,683 mi83,683 mi

Infiniti of Hilton Head

Bluffton, South Carolina

Bluffton, South Carolina

infinitiofhiltonhead.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
531
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
11/29/202283,844 mi83,844 mi

Hilton Head Lexus

Hardeeville, South Carolina

Hardeeville, South Carolina

hiltonheadlexus.com/

Rating 4.9 / 5.0
3,514
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle offered for sale
12/01/2022not reportednot reported

Hilton Head Lexus

Hardeeville, South Carolina

Hardeeville, South Carolina

hiltonheadlexus.com/homepage

Rating 4.9 / 5.0
3,514
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
12/05/202283,906 mi83,906 mi

Auto Auction

  • Listed as a dealer vehicle
    • Vehicle sold
12/13/202284,044 mi84,044 mi

Auto Lube & Repair LLC

Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

autolubeandrepair.com/

Rating 4.3 / 5.0
155
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Emissions or safety inspection performed
12/16/2022not reportednot reported

Carolina Family Motors

Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

carolinafamilymotors.com/

Rating 4.5 / 5.0
  • Vehicle offered for sale

Owner 3

Purchased: 2023
Personal Vehicle
Records
DateMileageSourceComments
05/09/2023not reportednot reported

United Federal Credit Union

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Saint Joseph, Michigan

269-985-4871

  • Loan or lien reported
05/18/2023not reportednot reported

Statesville, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

Title Number 772550231381077Statesville, North Carolina

  • Title or registration issued
    • New owner reported
    • Loan or lien reported
05/26/202385,682 mi85,682 mi

Auto Lube & Repair LLC

Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

autolubeandrepair.com/

Rating 4.3 / 5.0
155
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
06/16/2023not reportednot reported

Auto Lube & Repair LLC

Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

autolubeandrepair.com/

Rating 4.3 / 5.0
155
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Maintenance reminder reset
    • Brakes serviced
    • Alignment performed
    • Fluids checked
    • Two tires replaced
06/26/2023not reportednot reported

Online Listing

  • Vehicle offered for sale
06/26/202386,316 mi86,316 mi

Auto Auction

  • Vehicle sold
    • Listed as a dealer vehicle
06/29/2023not reportednot reported

United Federal Credit Union

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Saint Joseph, Michigan

269-985-4871

  • Loan or lien released
07/05/202386,324 mi86,324 mi

Maryland

Inspection Station

Glen Burnie, MD

  • Failed safety inspection
07/05/202386,325 mi86,325 mi

Maryland

Inspection Station

Glen Burnie, MD

  • Passed safety inspection
07/23/2023not reportednot reported

Star Cars LLC

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Glen Burnie, Maryland

starcarsmd.com/

Rating 4.4 / 5.0
  • Vehicle offered for sale
07/24/2023not reportednot reported

Meineke Car Care Center

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Glen Burnie, Maryland

meineke.com

Rating 4.5 / 5.0
512
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Exhaust system checked

Owner 4

Purchased: 2023
Personal Vehicle
Records
DateMileageSourceComments
09/07/2023not reportednot reported

Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland

Title Number 58082031Baltimore, Maryland

  • Title or registration issued
    • New owner reported
10/12/2023not reportednot reported

Damage Report

  • Accident reported: minor damage with another motor vehicle
    • Damage to front
    • Damage to left front
    • Damage to left side
    • Disabling damage reported
    • Vehicle towed
    • Airbags did not deploy
CARFAX HAS THE MOSTACCIDENT & DAMAGEINFORMATION
12/27/2023not reportednot reported

Damage Report

  • TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE

There are many reasons an insurance company will declare a vehicle a total loss. Have this vehicle inspected by a qualified technician before you buy. Learn More

12/27/2023not reportednot reported

Maryland

Motor Vehicle Dept.

  • Title or registration issued to insurance company
12/27/202389,160 mi89,160 mi

Laurel, Maryland

Laurel, Maryland

Laurel, Maryland

Title Number 58629031Laurel, Maryland

  • SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED

Owner 5

Purchased: 2024
Personal Vehicle
Records
DateMileageSourceComments
03/08/2024not reportednot reported

Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland

Title Number 59001332Baltimore, Maryland

  • New owner reported
    • SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    • REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
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Accident Indicator
CARFAX receives information about accidents in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.

Not every accident is reported to CARFAX. As details about the accident become available, those additional details are added to the CARFAX Vehicle History Report. CARFAX recommends that you have this vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic.
  • According to the National Safety Council, Injury Facts, 2021 edition, 5% of the 276 million registered vehicles in the U.S. were involved in an accident in 2019. Over 77% of these were considered minor or moderate.
  • This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 4/19/24 at 8:49:17 PM (CDT). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.
Damage Indicator
Damage can be a result of many different types of events. Examples include contact with objects (other cars, trees, traffic signs, road debris, etc), vandalism, or weather-related events. Not every damage event is reported to CARFAX. As details about the damage event become available, those additional details are added to the CARFAX Vehicle History Report. CARFAX recommends that you have this vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic.
  • This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 4/19/24 at 8:49:17 PM (CDT). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.
Damage Severity
Damage events result in one of the following severity levels:
  • Minor: Generally, minor damage is cosmetic (including dents or scratches), may only require reconditioning, and typically does not compromise a vehicle's operation and/or safety.
  • Moderate: Moderate damage may affect multiple components of the vehicle and may impair the vehicle's operation and/or safety.
  • Severe: Severe damage usually affects multiple components of the vehicle and is likely to compromise the vehicle's operation and/or safety.
CARFAX recommends getting a pre-purchase inspection at a certified collision repair facility.
First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
Inspections
Many states or counties require annual or biennial emissions and/or safety inspections. Odometer readings are collected at the time of the inspection.
New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.
Ownership History
CARFAX defines an owner as an individual or business that possesses and uses a vehicle. Not all title transactions represent changes in ownership. To provide estimated number of owners, CARFAX proprietary technology analyzes all the events in a vehicle history. Estimated ownership is available for vehicles manufactured after 1991 and titled solely in the US including Puerto Rico. Dealers sometimes opt to take ownership of a vehicle and are required to in the following states: Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. Please consider this as you review a vehicle's estimated ownership history.
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title
A Rebuilt/Reconstructed vehicle is a salvage vehicle that has been repaired and restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed to return to the road.
Salvage Title
A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds approximately 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following eleven states also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.
Title Issued
A state issues a title to provide a vehicle owner with proof of ownership. Each title has a unique number. Each title or registration record on a CARFAX report does not necessarily indicate a change in ownership. In Canada, a registration and bill of sale are used as proof of ownership.
Total Loss Vehicle
An insurance or fleet company declares a vehicle a total loss when a claim exceeds approximately 75% of its pre-damage value or if the vehicle is stolen and not recovered. This damage threshold varies by company. These companies typically take possession and obtain the title. Not all total loss vehicles result in a DMV-reported branded title. This may occur when an insurance company's definition of a total loss is different than the state DMV's definition for a branded title or when the owner of the vehicle is a self-insured company, like a fleet or rental company.
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