AARC AARC - Accredited Automotive Recycler Salvage Vehicle Acquisition & Titling Questions and Answers

Question 1

What document must an automotive recycler obtain from the seller when purchasing a salvage vehicle in most U.S. states?

Accepted Answer

Properly assigned Certificate of Title

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Bill of sale only

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Vehicle registration card only

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Emissions test certificate

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a 'salvage title' issued by a state DMV?

Accepted Answer

To indicate the vehicle was declared a total loss by an insurer and cannot be legally driven without inspection

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To certify the vehicle has passed an emissions test

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To grant a recycler the right to export the vehicle

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To record the vehicle's service history

Question 3

Under federal law, what is a recycler required to do with the title of a vehicle that will be crushed for scrap?

Accepted Answer

Surrender or cancel the title with the appropriate state agency

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Return it to the original owner

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Keep it on file permanently without reporting

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Send it to the EPA

Question 4

Which federal database should AARC recyclers check before purchasing a vehicle to identify reported theft status?

Accepted Answer

National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS)

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CARFAX only

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EPA Hazardous Waste Registry

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OSHA Employer Database

Question 5

What is the NMVTIS reporting requirement for automotive recyclers regarding acquired vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Report all acquired vehicles within 30 days of acquisition

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Report only vehicles over 10 years old

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No reporting is required for vehicles under 3,000 lbs

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Report only vehicles purchased at auction

Question 6

A recycler receives a vehicle with a VIN plate that appears to have been tampered with. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the purchase and report the suspected VIN tampering to law enforcement

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Accept the vehicle and note it internally

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Replace the VIN plate with a new one

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Sell the vehicle as-is