Plain-Language Summary

This section outlines Michigan laws regarding the sale and disposition of salvage vehicles, including requirements for salvage titles and restrictions on vehicle sales. It also covers manufacturer obligations for pickup campers, liability limitations for vehicle manufacturers, and procedures for registering specially constructed or foreign vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Michigan law requires a salvage or scrap certificate of title to be issued before selling or disposing of a salvage vehicle, except in certain cases outlined in the law.

Yes, pickup campers manufactured for sale in Michigan after January 1, 1991, must have a permanently affixed manufacturer’s identification number on the door.

No, Michigan law states that manufacturers are not liable for claims related to vehicles with salvage, rebuilt, or scrap titles issued.

The application must state if the vehicle is specially constructed, reconstructed, or foreign. Owners must surrender all relevant registration and title documents from previous registrations, unless they are retaining registration in another state.