In Texas you do.
You only need insurance if you are going to tag it and drive it. If it is just for parts or scrap, you don't need insurance.
Yes, of course you do! :)
Car insurance is required in California. If you do not have insurance and are caught you may be subject to a fine as well as possible time in jail. Insurance can be found for a reasonable price
You can go to insurance.ca.gov. There you will be able to learn about all the California car insurance laws that you will need to know.
You cannot legally. Once a salvage always a salvage. At best you can get a "rebuilt" title.
Yes, illegal immigrants can get car insurance in California. To get a driver's license the individual will need auto insurance, and a permit.
Usually not, collision and comprehensive only pay based on pre-accident value of the car, which for a salvage is very little if anything. You will need liability and it might be useful to have uninsured motorist.
I think you need to get a driver's license in any state to get car insurance period. An insurance company will not supply you with insurance if they don't have proof that you are licensed to do so. My suggestion to you...get a license!
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Yes car insurance is in fact required in California. Before you decided to drive you car in California, please purchase some insurance.
Yes, you have the right to retain you car at salvage price at time of settlement.