In a message dated 12/3/03 2:00:29 PM, mst@AK.NET writes:

<< You do not have to give up the van if the insurance adjuster totals it,
you can buy the salvage back and fix it yourself. If you do this you will
probably end up with a title identifying the van as a salvaged or reconstruct
vehicle. >>

You do not have to "buy the salvage back" from the insurance company because,
by keeping the totaled car, you have not assigned title to them in the first
place.  The only time a salvage title is generated is when the car changes
hands.

George