“How many accidents does it take before the system changes?”: entrepreneur Vitalii Tkachenko on why the rebuilt vehicle industry needs new standards

The rebuilt vehicle market in the United States has quietly become one of the largest and least discussed segments of the automotive economy.
Every year, millions of vehicles declared total losses by insurance companies return to public roads after restoration. They are sold through dealerships, listed on major marketplaces, financed, insured, and driven daily by American families. For many buyers, rebuilt vehicles are not a niche choice — they are the only financially realistic option in a market where new car prices continue to rise.
But as the market grows, another question is becoming harder to ignore: who is actually … Read more