Does Esurance cover salvage titles?

A salvage title is a title issued for a car that an insurance company has declared a total loss, meaning the vehicle is too damaged to be worth repairing. The salvage title will stay in place unless the car is repaired and inspected, after which the driver can get a “rebuilt” title and legally drive the car again. ... read full answer

After it’s damaged, a car could also be designated “non-repairable” or issued a “junk” title. That would mean the damage is so extreme that no one is even allowed to rebuild the car. Instead, the vehicle could be sold for parts or destroyed.

Since a salvaged car is less damaged than a non-repairable car, you’re allowed to rebuild it. However, some insurance companies worry that rebuilt cars aren’t worth their sticker price. The quality of the repair work matters a lot, and issues could still show up down the road.

That doesn't mean you can't get insurance for a car that previously had a salvage title. It just means that you might have to search a little harder to find insurance, and that you might not be able to get the same coverage you could get for a non-salvaged car.

There are a few major insurers that sell coverage for previously salvaged cars, including Progressive and The Hartford.

You can get insurance on a car with a salvage title after the car is repaired, inspected and issued a rebuilt title. At that point, you will be able to get liability insurance with the rebuilt salvage car, though some insurance companies will be hesitant to provide full coverage for the vehicle. Even after repairs, insurance companies are still hesitant to cover a car for its full market value if it was given a salvage title. Some companies refuse to insure such vehicles at all.... read full answer

How to get insurance on a car after a salvage title

1. Get the car repaired and inspected.
2. Surrender your salvage title to the DMV and have it replaced with a rebuilt title.
3. Get the original repair estimate from when your car was totaled.
4. Get a certified mechanic’s statement verifying its safety, and photos from before and after repairs in order to get insurance quotes.
5. Shop around for coverage and get quotes from multiple insurers before purchasing a policy. Major insurance companies that cover repaired vehicles include Progressive and The Hartford.

Insurance companies that will insure cars after a salvage title

• Progressive
• Allstate
• Geico
• Safeco
• Farmers
• State Farm
• Liberty Mutual
• American Family
• USAA
• 21st Century

Finally, it's important to note that the amount of insurance you can get for a salvaged car varies from company to company. Often, insurance companies are willing to provide liability coverage - insurance that covers any damage that you cause with your car. Some companies also offer collision coverage for salvaged cars, though they might not cover the full value of the vehicle.