Rule 560-10-30-.16. Salvage Vehicles - Inspection and Titling Procedures

1. (1) All inspections shall be performed by a registered inspector who is not the builder, rebuilder, or owner of the vehicle being inspected.

   1. (a) If a registered inspector is an employee of a business and is conducting inspections then the employer business shall have registered with DOR to perform salvage or assembled vehicle inspections.

2. (2) The registered inspector shall, when inspecting a re-built vehicle:

   1. (a) Verify the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Salvage Certificate of Title with the VIN of the vehicle being inspected;
   2. (b) Review Labor and Parts Certification Form T-129 and verify all parts repaired or replaced;

   3. (c) Verify photograph(s) of the vehicle in an unrepaired condition; and

      1. 1. Such photograph(s) shall be of sufficient size and quality to show the damage to the vehicle.
   4. (d) Complete a Salvage Motor Vehicle Inspection Report Form T-172.

3. (3) Upon completion of an inspection, the registered inspector shall provide to the individual requesting the inspection:

   1. (a) A Salvage Motor Vehicle Inspection Report Form T-172; and
   2. (b) A copy of the inspector's registration.
4. (4) A Salvage Motor Vehicle Inspection Report shall be reported on the Department's electronic Salvage and Assembled Vehicle Inspection system no later than 12:00 Noon the day following inspection of the vehicle.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 40-3-3, 40-3-30.1, 40-3-37.

History. Original Rule entitled "Salvage Vehicles - Inspection and Titling Procedures" adopted as ER. 560-10-30-0.43-.16. F. and eff. Aug. 20, 2009, the date of adoption.

Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F. Sept. 29, 2009; eff. Oct. 19, 2009.

Amended: F. Apr. 9, 2014; eff. Apr. 29, 2014.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Jan. 16, 2018; eff. Feb. 5, 2018.