Imports from USA

[Vampyrebat]

I have been having discussions with a chap about buying his 1970 Karmann Cab Beetle. He has informed me that on the documentation it says 'Salvage'. He spoke to a VW specialist who informed him that this is quite often the case as many of the imports come from salvagers. So, would I be right in thinking that this car was a 'written off' car?? He says it isn't....... Help please if anyone has come across this before.

 

[Dan!]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvage_title

 

[2b1ask1]

Caveat emptor as ever....

Seems an easily acquired title in the States for a vehicle to get but it is in no way descriptive of any damage unlike the UK category system...

 

[allandwf]

Can of worms. The American system is very generic, and each State has their own rules, but normally they can't be put on the road there. I came across quite a few salvage corvettes when I was looking for mine, easier to sell abroad than in the US.

 

[Vampyrebat]

Thanks all for the link and your thoughts. As you say it's very generic and doesn't really leave you none the wiser!!...... Maybe a bargaining tool if I decide to take it further. At least in the UK we have a grading for the severity of damage!!