I am interested in buying a vehicle, but the seller does not have the title. What can go wrong? And what is there to worry about? (What is the bad? lol) And, also...what can I do? Thanks.
2007-03-09 13:55:38 · 12 answers · asked by doxzor 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
If you have to ask, you just stay away from it. Seriously.
2007-03-09 14:12:12 · answer #1 · answered by Misha 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, no title, no sale! The buyer has something to hide, or doesn't have legal releases for the vehicle. A bounty of things could go wrong, the car could be "rebuilt" which lowers the value, more than one registered owner, means more releases of interest forms to be completed. The best thing to do is get the VIN, call the DMV for your area, tell them you are interested in buying, give them the VIN, they will tell you if a title exists for the car, or if you are looking at problems. Never, repeat never purchase a car without seeing the current title to the car. The car you're thinking of could have a newer title issued for it, and the seller isn't able to sell because he isn't the legal owner, that would be your first problem, many more would follow. Do not purchase a car that has a "registration only" status either, it has not been titled for some reason, normally it's not good news. Good luck, keep shopping.
2007-03-09 14:39:49 · answer #2 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it could be that the car is not his to sell. Long ago, I was preparing to buy a car, gave the guy 10% while I took it to a mechanic, and found out that not only was the car a lemon, but it was also stolen. I turned it over to the police and gave them information on the guy who was selling it, but they never found the guy, and I never got my money back.
If the person is the legitimate owner, have them register the car or get a copy of the title, then make the transaction.
You might be able to go through your local DMV to insure who is the legitimate owner, if you are concerned. If you have any suspicions, you may want to contact your local police to inquire about the vehicle and the person selling it.
2007-03-09 14:10:00 · answer #3 · answered by Worst Answer Ever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT buy a car without the title!! The owner has to go to the DMV and request a duplicate title. It costs around $20.
If the owner says he/she can't get a title, it's a lie. That means they don't own the car, or it's been totalled at some point and they don't want you to know.
2007-03-09 18:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get the license plate and VIN number. If the vehicle is stolen and you buy it they you lose your money. The seller may be trying to sell someone else's car.
At the place where you buy your license plates ask them how to go about locating the owner. In Texas, it costs $3, I think, to feel out the info, and find the owner of a vehicle. Now if it turns out the seller is the owner, then they will tell you what you need to do to get it to your name. Don't trust him the seller. It is your money.
2007-03-09 14:03:17 · answer #5 · answered by Big C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can avoid a lot of headache by not buying it. Without a title, how do you know the person who has it and is taking your cash has a right to it? Would you buy a house without a deed? Tell him you are interested, and as soon as he can give you a clear title you will buy it. If it's really his, he can get a duplicate title in a few days. If he refuses, walk away from it.
2007-03-09 15:10:06 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell the person that is trying to sell you the vehicle to file for a lost title, because if you buy it, and get pulled over, they may want to check for vehicle registration, and i believe you need to have a title to get your vehicle registered. but the bad thing about it is if you dont have a title, even thought you bought it from someone, the police may think it is a stolen vehicle. but if i were you, i would look for a car that is similar, (with a title of course) and purchase it, haggle if you need to. but if you have your heart set out for this one, then tell the person to file for a lost title at the county clerks office
2007-03-09 14:02:58 · answer #7 · answered by ¿]]v[[ª®]{µ§? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Seller can go to the Local License Station and get a Title for a fee, if he is telling you he can't, then don't trust him, because you can.
2007-03-13 11:14:02 · answer #8 · answered by donna_honeycutt47 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your better off with a title- you can file for abandoment to get one then you have to get a bond its a lot of hassle and money' tell him to file for title usually doesn't take to long
2007-03-09 14:03:21 · answer #9 · answered by oldmanarnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will be really hard to get it registered. There is obviously something wrong that there is no title. I think you should look elsewhere.
2007-03-09 14:01:01 · answer #10 · answered by bergy700 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
DONT BUY ANYTHING THAT DOESNT HAVE A TITLE THAT THEY CANNOT SHOW AND GIVE YOU AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE.
2007-03-09 14:04:27 · answer #11 · answered by mrs_pipesmoker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋