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Key Takeaways. A branded title says the car was once declared a total loss or comes with some other major problem. Cars with branded titles have been repaired or rebuilt and sold. A branded title can mean the car was damaged in a flood, its odometer was rolled back, or it was involved in a major accident.

Alright, so a vehicle bearing a salvage title is wrecked and illegal, or most likely, impossible to drive—while a branded title simply notes a vehicle has been subject to damage. Our specialists carefully purchase and professionally restore branded title vehicles.

Are Branded Title Cars Bad? Branded title cars aren't inherently bad; it depends on the title and the damage involved. In most cases, though, it's best to look elsewhere for a cheap used car with a clean record. The largest benefit to buying a branded title car is, of course, the low price tag.

Buying a car with a branded title can be risky, but an affordable option. Branded title means that the vehicle has sustained significant damage in the past, but has since been restored to good condition. Still, mechanical issues can linger and the costs to keep the car insured can be higher.

Note: A vehicle that has been “salvaged” or “rebuilt/restored” will be issued a different kind of Utah title, referred to as a “branded” title. A salvage vehicle's Utah title will state: “Salvage.” If the vehicle has been rebuilt, the title will say “rebuilt/restored.”

Cons Reselling can cause problems. Buyers may be skeptical of a brand title car, and the mark may reduce its resale value. Financing can be challenging. Many lenders finance only cars with clean papers. ... Problems with insurance . Not all insurance companies cover such cars. Mechanical problems may be lurking.

Cons Reselling can cause problems. Buyers may be skeptical of a brand title car, and the mark may reduce its resale value. Financing can be challenging. Many lenders finance only cars with clean papers. ... Problems with insurance . Not all insurance companies cover such cars. Mechanical problems may be lurking.

A brand is added to a California Certificate of Title or registration card to note certain conditions or events in a vehicle's history. Brands provide important information about a vehicle's history. They are given to vehicles with high mileage, significant damage, chronic problems, etc.

Key Takeaways. A branded title says the car was once declared a total loss or comes with some other major problem. Cars with branded titles have been repaired or rebuilt and sold. A branded title can mean the car was damaged in a flood, its odometer was rolled back, or it was involved in a major accident.

Alright, so a vehicle bearing a salvage title is wrecked and illegal, or most likely, impossible to drive—while a branded title simply notes a vehicle has been subject to damage. Our specialists carefully purchase and professionally restore branded title vehicles.

Are Branded Title Cars Bad? Branded title cars aren't inherently bad; it depends on the title and the damage involved. In most cases, though, it's best to look elsewhere for a cheap used car with a clean record. The largest benefit to buying a branded title car is, of course, the low price tag.

Buying a car with a branded title can be risky, but an affordable option. Branded title means that the vehicle has sustained significant damage in the past, but has since been restored to good condition. Still, mechanical issues can linger and the costs to keep the car insured can be higher.

Note: A vehicle that has been “salvaged” or “rebuilt/restored” will be issued a different kind of Utah title, referred to as a “branded” title. A salvage vehicle's Utah title will state: “Salvage.” If the vehicle has been rebuilt, the title will say “rebuilt/restored.”

Cons Reselling can cause problems. Buyers may be skeptical of a brand title car, and the mark may reduce its resale value. Financing can be challenging. Many lenders finance only cars with clean papers. ... Problems with insurance . Not all insurance companies cover such cars. Mechanical problems may be lurking.

Cons Reselling can cause problems. Buyers may be skeptical of a brand title car, and the mark may reduce its resale value. Financing can be challenging. Many lenders finance only cars with clean papers. ... Problems with insurance . Not all insurance companies cover such cars. Mechanical problems may be lurking.

A brand is added to a California Certificate of Title or registration card to note certain conditions or events in a vehicle's history. Brands provide important information about a vehicle's history. They are given to vehicles with high mileage, significant damage, chronic problems, etc.