I too thought of the go to another state option. Assumed though that the vehicle would have to be towed there as don't all states at least do an in person VIN check? That could get expensive depending on where a title "friendly" state is. Also, you have to have a trustworthy friend in that other state that will sell the vehicle back. It is possible that no matter what, MA may do the exact same inspection if anywhere in the history of the vehicle they found the world "salvage". So such manuevers could be for naught.

Bigpoppax2, in general I very much admire your determination. However for me sometimes discretion is the better part of valor, especially when dealing with seemingly nonsensical government regulations that require tons of money and time.

Lastly, kind of thinking out loud but I wonder if the alleged purpose of the inspection law (i.e. stop stolen parts from being used by verifying their source) somehow got changed by the insurance companies? Seemingly many salvage vehicle owners never fixed the original damage. Then with a second accident the insurance company paid again to fix the original damage. Tired of paying such claims they got the government to require all salvage type damage to be fixed prior to re-titling (kind of snuck it in the stolen parts inspection law?). Point being maybe the inspectors are supposed to be that big of jerks. I know, I know common sense says that everyone else can drive around with a dent, bondo, mis-mathced paint, etc.. Still though if the law requires all salvage title cars to be fully repaired then maybe the inspectors are not the real problem, the law is. Thus, changing the law, or fixing everything are the only two options.

Again, good luck, and continue to fight the good fight if you can but I think I would almost be reaching for the towel to toss.