Inspections
Salvage Vehicle Inspection
The inspection a rebuilt salvage vehicle needs before it can be registered in Alberta.
In Alberta, a vehicle with a salvage status, usually after an insurance write-off, has to pass a salvage vehicle inspection before it can be registered and driven again. We inspect the repairs and the safety of the whole vehicle against the provincial standard, then complete the inspection report for the registry.
Book this if
- You've finished rebuilding a vehicle with a salvage status
- You bought a salvage vehicle and want to get it back on the road
What's included
- A detailed inspection of the repaired areas and the vehicle structure
- Checks of brakes, steering, suspension, lights, tires and other safety items
- A vehicle identification check
- The completed inspection report for the registry
- A clear list of anything that must be fixed to pass
Good to know
- Bring the vehicle's ownership papers and the receipts for parts used in the repairs.
Questions
What's the difference between salvage and non-repairable?
A salvage vehicle can be rebuilt and returned to the road once it passes this inspection. A non-repairable vehicle can only be used for parts and can't be registered again.
Why do I need the parts receipts?
They show where the parts used in the rebuild came from, which is part of the inspection.
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