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Owners who have had their vehicle repaired and recertified as described above can now convert their salvage title to a "Rebuilt" title. This step allows the vehicle to be registered for road use again.

No, you cannot insure or drive a car with a salvage title in Texas, as salvage vehicles are cars that have been declared a total loss. On the other hand, you can get coverage on a previously salvaged car if you have it repaired and inspected by a state-certified mechanic, enabling you to get a rebuilt title.

A vehicle with a salvage title cannot be plated or used on public roads until it is recertified by a specially trained police officer and retitled. Since 1989, salvage and rebuilt titles are orange in color and list the vehicle's color and non-salvageable major component parts.

A blue title in Texas (and most states check with your local DMV) is a clear title issued to any vehicle that is deemed safe to drive.A blue title stamped with salvage on it means it has been repaired, meets all DMV requirements, it's safe to operate again, and can be licensed again.

While short cuts are possible, assembling your own car is a daunting task. This is definitely not something for the faint of heart; however, amateur and professional builders do it every day, and the pay off can be something to behold -- or hide, in some cases.

A car's make is the brand of the vehicle, while the model refers to the name of a car product and sometimes a range of products. For example, Toyota is a car make and Camry is a car model. The make, model, model year, body style and trim level all have implications on the cost of a vehicle and its insurance rates.

Brands are placed on titles of vehicles that will be used or have been used as police vehicles, taxis, and municipal vehicles. Flood damaged vehicles and rebuilt vehicles are also branded. Once entered, these brands stay on all future titles. Titles with these brands are orange colored.