This section outlines the rules for reconstructed vehicles in Pennsylvania, including the process for obtaining a title after restoring a salvaged vehicle, excluding antiques. It also covers flood vehicles, detailing how they are branded and assessed after flood damage. The law specifies the procedures for applying for titles and the branding of flood vehicles as salvage or reconstructed.
A reconstructed vehicle is a vehicle, other than an antique or classic, that has been restored after a salvage certificate was issued and is now eligible for a new title and registration.
You must submit an application for a certificate of title on a form provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, along with any other required information.
Flood vehicles are branded as flood vehicles after damage assessment and may be branded as salvage or reconstructed if repaired and inspected according to state regulations.
Yes, if the vehicle passes the reconstructed salvage vehicle inspection requirements, it can receive a reconstructed vehicle title and be legally operated again.