furyfrank
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where i live I see these adds for cars for sale : no title " DAHH this is a parts car without a title it is junk, and then they say you can apply for a abandoned title, so why don't they ???:argue::iamwithstupid:
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Moparsmitty
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Because they think that their time is more valuable than yours. I pass on these unless it is a screaming deal,then I might take the chance.
steersdad
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If you want to buy a car with no title, it is always prudent to bring the vin number, year, make, model info to your local donut shop. Eventually you will find a state trooper, highway patrolman, deputy sherrif, police officer, etc. Oh, and bring your younger sister.
Make sure you both get in front of him in line. Order your coffee, mocha latte, donut, whatever, they say "I got his" and point to the law officer.
He will, of course, refuse, but now you have the chance to start a conversation; Hey, I'm thinking about buying my little sister an old car, how do I know if it is stolen or abandoned"? He'll reply, "oh its pretty easy. all we need to do is enter this information into the handy dandy police computer gizmo."
Bing. Your off to the races.
OK, I'm kidding about the cop and your sister. Unless your sister is Salma Hayek...
Bring the vin and model info to the DMV or your local police station. If the place ain't falling down, Im sure someone can help you find out if the car is legit. Might even give you the last registered owner's contact info, where you can start your quest for a lost title.
If there is no vin tag at all, walk. If the car is stolen, abandoned, or anything else weird, walk.
If you want to buy a car with no title, it is always prudent to bring the vin number, year, make, model info to your local donut shop. Eventually you will find a state trooper, highway patrolman, deputy sherrif, police officer, etc. Oh, and bring your younger sister.
Make sure you both get in front of him in line. Order your coffee, mocha latte, donut, whatever, they say "I got his" and point to the law officer.
He will, of course, refuse, but now you have the chance to start a conversation; Hey, I'm thinking about buying my little sister an old car, how do I know if it is stolen or abandoned"? He'll reply, "oh its pretty easy. all we need to do is enter this information into the handy dandy police computer gizmo."
Bing. Your off to the races.
OK, I'm kidding about the cop and your sister. Unless your sister is Salma Hayek...
Bring the vin and model info to the DMV or your local police station. If the place ain't falling down, Im sure someone can help you find out if the car is legit. Might even give you the last registered owner's contact info, where you can start your quest for a lost title.
If there is no vin tag at all, walk. If the car is stolen, abandoned, or anything else weird, walk.
alleyoopmgv
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Some states don't require a title. Some states void the title after the car is so many years old. The vehicle is sold on a bill of sale, just saying.
furyfrank
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Title
I agree with what you said, but what I am talking about is newer used cars that are running and driving. :headbang:
I agree with what you said, but what I am talking about is newer used cars that are running and driving. :headbang:
Moparparts
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Probably 50% or more of the time there is a reason other than being lost when there is no title. It usually ends of being because a lien is on the original title or it was in two names and a divorce occurred. Even if you go through a title company most of those do not check for liens or stolen cars then when you restore the car the person with the original title comes forward claims the car legally and says thank you! Buyer beware!
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