I think a lot of it has to do with how, just like any other law in this state, the laws are written to protect a few at the cost of hundreds. According to this article,
Illinois Salvage Title Laws - Register Used Car
Illinois is one of the strictest and most difficult states in which to receive a title once a vehicle is considered totalled or salvage. Now, I'm all for laws preventing chop shops and any other illegal activity, car related or otherwise. But when you think about it, these clips are from cars that clearly were so messed up, at least in the back end, the only thing worth saving is the front for parts. Before posting this thread, I did the considerate thing as far as forum ediquete goes and searched and read before posting a duplicate post. I came across a number of out of state posts that seemed to show that all you guys have to do with a car without a title is show you bought it, show id, and/or cut it in half. And here I am in stupid illinois with a quarter of a car, clearly bought and sold to/from established businesses, and due to our laws either the yards don't wanna touch them, or you need so much paperwork it almost isn't worth turning in unless it's yours.
Sorry for the partial rant in my post, but like so many here, this state makes me so mad, if I didn't have so much family and a great 9 to 5 (well, 6-330 lol) here, I'd leave this place far behind me and never look back. But that's a topic for another discussion on a different day.
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