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Expert: Charlie Barone - 2/10/2010


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Car has been deemed a Total Loss by Insurance. Does Alabama State Law state that you CAN NOT retain car unless you yourself have a Rebuilders License?

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I'm not sure about Alabama state law, but in many states you have to have a car that has been rebuilt from a total loss inspected by either a state trooper or a state inspection facility. Many states require that you take photos of the welds before they are covered by paint or by body panels to establish that your work was to standard.

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Charlie Barone

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For questions involving auto damage claims, collision repair, forensics, industry practices, we can help. We specialize in claims for loss of resale value (Diminished Value).

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I have 30 years experience in the collision repair and body reconstruction field, both hands-on and from behind the desk. I hold a Master Certification from ASE in the Body and Paint category, as well as their certification in Estimating. I have authored over 120 feature and training articles for the largest trade journal devoted to the collision repair industry, and have given expert testimony in court dozens of times. Licensed physical damage appraiser in Pennsylvania and reciprocal states.

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