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Wisconsin: total loss threshold and rebuilt title rules
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When is a vehicle salvage or a total loss in Wisconsin, in the state’s words?
““Salvage vehicle” means a vehicle less than 7 years old that is not precluded from subsequent registration and titling and that is damaged by collision or other occurrence to the extent that the estimated or actual cost, whichever is greater, of repairing the vehicle exceeds 70 percent of its fair market value.”
Citation as the page prints it: 340.01(55g)
(Wisconsin Statutes 340.01(55g), read November 11, 2026)
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How do you get a rebuilt title in Wisconsin, in the state’s words?
“A repaired salvage vehicle may not be registered or be issued a new certificate of title until an inspector authorized by the department examines it for the following, as specified in rules promulgated by the department:”
“To verify the source and ownership of the major parts and components used to recondition the vehicle; and”
“A certified salvage title inspector must inspect repaired vehicles titled as salvage.”
What fee does Wisconsin print?
“The applicant shall pay a fee of $80 to the department for the examination in sub.”
Read each fee sentence for what it covers: an inspection, a title, or something else.
Which form does Wisconsin name?
“MV2673, Repaired Salvage Vehicle Major Parts Statement.”
Where are Wisconsin’s official pages?
- Wisconsin Statutes 340.01(55g)
- Wisconsin Statutes 342.07
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Salvage title inspection
- Wisconsin Administrative Code, Chapter Trans 149
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