AARC AARC - Accredited Automotive Recycler Vehicle Acquisition & Title Processing Questions and Answers

Question 1

When an AARC-certified recycler purchases a salvage vehicle from an insurance company, what document is typically received instead of a clean title?

Accepted Answer

A salvage title or certificate of title branded as 'salvage'

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A standard clean title

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A bill of sale only with no title

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A federal vehicle registration card

Question 2

What does 'total loss threshold' mean in the context of vehicle acquisition for recyclers?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of repair cost relative to vehicle value at which an insurer declares the vehicle a total loss

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The weight limit for a vehicle to qualify for recycling

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The maximum number of vehicles a recycler can acquire in one month

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The minimum age of a vehicle before it can be purchased at auction

Question 3

Which U.S. federal database should an AARC-certified recycler consult to check a vehicle's history before acquisition?

Accepted Answer

National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS)

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall database only

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EPA Toxic Release Inventory

Question 4

Under NMVTIS regulations, within how many days must a junk or salvage vehicle be reported by an AARC-certified recycler after acquisition?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 days of acquisition

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Within 24 hours

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Within 1 year

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Only upon vehicle disposal

Question 5

What is 'ACV' and why is it important during vehicle acquisition negotiations with insurance companies?

Accepted Answer

Actual Cash Value — the fair market value of the vehicle before the loss, used to determine purchase price

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Automotive Certification Verification — required for import vehicles

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Annual Compliance Value — used for EPA reporting

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Aggregate Component Volume — the parts yield estimate

Question 6

Which salvage vehicle auction platform is one of the most widely used by AARC-certified recyclers to source vehicles in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Copart or IAAI (Insurance Auto Auctions)

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eBay Motors only

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Manheim wholesale dealer auctions exclusively

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Carmax direct purchase program