Corner Wrench: How to re-certify a wrecked or salvaged vehicle — via drivingdotca UsedVehicles
The first thing you’ll need before lifting a tool or sourcing any part is a large, durable file folder. Every single nut, bolt, fuel line, and even trim clips have to be documented indicating the part’s description and where it came from . The same goes for any repairs you may have performed by someone else, such as welding, frame straightening and repairs, or paint work.
The very next thing to do, before beginning any work , is to locate an inspection facility in your area that’s licensed to complete rebuilt-vehicle structural integrity inspections per provincial regulations. This requires additional certifications above and beyond those needed for standard vehicle safety inspections. A number of Canadian shops that previously held licences gave up on this type of work due to the overwhelming paperwork involved.
No, you can’t legally drive a rebuilt vehicle to an inspection station: it has to be towed. You can also expect the inspection fees to cost much more than just the time spent on the vehicle. Inspection stations must also review the files you’ve kept on the repairs and parts purchases to ensure that they meet standards.Article content
When the rebuild involves welding , don’t spray any coating on the welds; they must be visible for the inspection. You should also ask the inspection station if they want any trim panels left off for their check-over as well. If you’ve never attempted to rebuild a salvage-titled vehicle before, you’re best advice is to grab a box of donuts, some good coffee, a notepad, and visit an inspection station that’s successfully re-certified vehicles before to ask questions. A few minutes of this type of prep can save you thousands of dollars, and possibly countless hours and headaches. You should also check out the
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