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Assembled Vehicle Inspection (AVI) Process

Assembled Vehicle Inspection (AVI) Process. Michigan Department of State Investigations Division Bill Burton, Senior Analyst. AVI Process. Department of State Program http://www.michigan.gov/documents/BFS-72__09-03__83315_7.pdf Applications made by owner of vehicle

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Assembled Vehicle Inspection (AVI) Process

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  1. Assembled Vehicle Inspection(AVI) Process Michigan Department of State Investigations Division Bill Burton, Senior Analyst

  2. AVI Process • Department of State Program http://www.michigan.gov/documents/BFS-72__09-03__83315_7.pdf • Applications made by owner of vehicle • Processing new title and special Vehicle Identification Number can take 6 to 8 weeks • No License plate is allowed • Owner may purchase a 30 day or 60 day permit to operate the vehicle if necessary

  3. AVI ProcessAccount for The Parts

  4. AVI ProcessOwnership Documents • Owner’s Name and Address, or name and address of the person who assembled the vehicle. • Date of Purchase • Description of the parts and the prices paid. If there are other serial numbers on the parts used, they must be shown. (Engines, transmissions) • Name, address and telephone number of any parts dealers or person who sold the parts.

  5. AVI Process Scrap Titled Vehicles • Scrap is defined as “damaged over 90 % of the vehicle’s Pre-Damaged, Fair-Market Value” • Vehicle must be completely dismantled • The new assembled vehicle must be made up of major component parts from two or more vehicles. • An assembled vehicle may not include both the frame (or unitized body supporting structure) and any other major component part from the same scrap title vehicle.

  6. a)Engine b)Transmission c)Right or left front fender d)Hood e)A door allowing entrance to or exit from the vehicle’s passenger compartment f)Front or rear bumper g)Right or left rear quarter panel h)Deck lid, tailgate or hatchback i)Trunk floor pan j)Cargo box of a pickup k)Frame, or if the vehicle has a unitized body, the supporting structures that serve as the frame l)Cab of a truck m)Body of a passenger vehicle AVI ProcessMajor Component Parts List

  7. AVI ProcessTR–54 Form • Inspection form given to the owner prior to making title application • TR-54 must be completed by a Michigan police officer • The completed TR-54 is submitted when filing the title application

  8. AVI ProcessTR-54 - Part One • Vehicle Number Inspection • Serial numbers are checked by police officer (Looking for the stolens) • Police officer signs form and records additional information.

  9. AVI ProcessTR-54 – Part Two • On-Road Equipment Inspection by police officer • Police officer signs off on the equipment inspection

  10. AVI ProcessFour-Wheel Motor Vehicles • Lights (Head lights, tail lights, turn signals, brake lights) • Interior (Horn, wipers, safety belts, brakes) • Windshield and Mirrors (Safety glass, outside mirrors, truck mirrors) • Exterior (Bumpers, tires, exhaust system, rear differential)

  11. Unit B – Motorcycles (two or three wheels) Unit C – Trailers (under 3,000 lbs gross weight) Unit D – Trailers (More than 3,000 lbs gross weight) Unit E - Pole-Trailers AVI ProcessUnits B through E

  12. AVI ProcessWeight Slip for Trailers • If the AVI is for a trailer, it must be weighed at a local scales (Lumberyards) • Owner may drive to a scales without a license plate • Weight slip is submitted when title application is made

  13. At the SOS Branch: Make title application AVI ProcessAt the Secretary of State

  14. AVI ProcessAt the Secretary of State • Complete a “Certification,” that describes the building of the Assembled Vehicle

  15. AVI ProcessAt the Secretary of State • New VIN is computed • $10.00 fee for the new VIN Sticker • Owner’s business hours telephone number

  16. AVI ProcessAt the Secretary of State • Other SOS Steps: • All paperwork is carefully reviewed and verified as accurate by In-House Staff • New VIN Sticker and Title are generated • SOS Field Staff receives paperwork from Lansing, makes an appointment with owner, inspects the vehicle, places the sticker and releases the title

  17. AVI ProcessWhere Sticker is Placed • Pillar-Post (Not on Door) • Pillar-Post (Not on Door) • Frame or Permanent box

  18. AVI Process Where Sticker is Placed • Tubular Frame (driver area) Or Engine • Top Front Forks Or Under Seat on Frame • Pillar / Post Driver’s Side

  19. AVI ProcessCompliance Division Staff • August 2003, Compliance Division (the former BAR) Staff take over the VIN Sticker installation process from Investigations Division (former Enforcement) • Since August 2003, the Compliance Staff have installed over 1,000 VIN Stickers

  20. AVI Process Michigan Department of State Investigations Division Bill Burton, Senior Analyst Telephone - 517.373.8826 E-Mail – burtonw@michigan.gov

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