Honda civic si 98 salvage title easy to fix?

[lynarichie]

i have honda civic si 98 titled as salvage i bought for $300 dollars because still looks good externally.the problem is the engine knocking..and theres some ground from the headlights and taillights…i dont have idea about engine and electrical…but my plan is to keep this as project car…i need some advice to all the members out here….do i need to keep this car …?because it is salvage title? is it easy to fix? or instead to buy a used car like same model??…

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[dave]

Statements such as the following raise great concern to me:

• the problem is the engine knocking
• i dont have idea about engine and electrical
• theres some ground from the headlights and taillights
• is it easy to fix?

Perhaps you can answer your own question.

[EricTheCarGuy]

Salvage vehicles are very rarely a good bet. They usually end up costing as much if not more than a vehicle that isn’t salvage. Keep in mind also that you may have difficulty registering it as you likely have to go through a process of getting it inspected for road worthyness.

[Charles]

Not sure about where you live but here the car would have to have a rebuilt title to qualify for registration. The transition between salvage and rebuilt requires an inspection by the government or representative of the government to confirm that proper rebuilding has been done. This involves photographs and a before repair inspection and post repair photos and inspection. A lot of red tape to deal with. That all being said, a private individual is allowed to do two rebuilds per year.

As a rebuilt vehicle it will always be worth less and harder to sell than a normal vehicle.

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