bought a car from a used dealer but did'nt get the title yet, it's been 3 weeks and they still have'nt got yet. what should i do? it's a good running car and i need a car, for work and things. need help!
2006-12-30 12:13:55 · 7 answers · asked by stev12007 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Depending on the state, you most likely have a 30, 45, or 60 day temporary registration plate or card, which allows you to drive the vehicle. You do not say what state you are in, so I could not tell you what exactly you have.
I am assuming that you have the car and are able to drive it. If you have not yet taken delivery of the vehicle (in a state such as MA where they do not issue temporary tags/ registrations) then jut get your money refunded and go buy another car!
The dealer may be waiting for a bank or financed company to release the title, after they have paid off the loan. With the holidays, there may have been delays at the finance company, or in the mail.
When you buy a car from a dealer, in many cases you do not get the title when you get the car. For example, here in Maryland, the dealer is responsible for making sure that the tax is paid to the state. The dealer also is required to assure that a lien is filed if the car is financed. This is done at time of title transfer. The dealer, or their agent, has to go to MVA and process the paperwork. MVA then mails the title to the new owner, and lien paperwork to any lien holder
With more information, I may be able to give you a bit better advice!
2006-12-30 12:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, I would investigate that. If they sold you the car, they are supposed to have the title on hand. It is a possibility that it didnt have a clear title and they are trying to clear it up without you knowing it. If it turns out that it does have a lein, they should have told you. The other responses that have been given to this question are correct, but that only applies to a new car. I would ask one more time, if they dont have it then, I would tell them that you are going to report them to the Division of Motor Vehicles. I can assure you, they will light a fire in their tail Now there is one exception...........If you financed the car, you will never see a title, it is sent straight to the finance company and they will hold it until the loan on the car is paid in full.
2006-12-30 12:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by bobby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you took out a loan then loan company has it untill you pay off the car. If you paid in full then you should have it, call the dealer and ask whats going on...unless you did take out a loan.
2006-12-30 12:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by TehBlaze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you are supposed to get it right away when you buy the car everything should have been turned over to you. Good luck with getting it and if you dont i would start calling DMV but hopefully they will comply with getting you your paperwork quickly
2006-12-30 12:22:33 · answer #4 · answered by Ms. Q 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's usually 90 to 120 days depending on the state. don't worry it's coming.
2006-12-30 13:39:35 · answer #5 · answered by jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just drive it. does it have paper plates ? some dealers take longer than others. also call them and ask
2006-12-30 12:24:44 · answer #6 · answered by tweed801 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they chaged you to transfer it you won't see it for a while, give it another month.
2006-12-30 12:30:27 · answer #7 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋