Car Title Q&A: Navigating Liens, Abandoned Vehicles, and Inspection Issues
Download MP3Introduction:
- Exploring common customer questions about car titles.
- Sharing real-life scenarios to provide insights and answers.
Customer Case 1 (Illinois):
- Scenario: Customer bought a 1965 truck with an old lien on it, complicated by multiple bank buyouts.
- Solution:
- Request a lien release from the current bank in writing, not by phone.
- Prepare and send a pre-filled release document.
- If this fails, pursue a court-ordered title, where the court may sign off on the lien release.
Customer Case 2 (California):
- Scenario: Customer wants to register a vehicle out of state using the Vermont loophole to avoid California’s smog requirements.
- Solution:
- Vermont registration isn’t designed to bypass smog or tax requirements.
- Using this loophole to evade regulations may result in fines and vehicle impoundment in California.
Customer Case 3 (Missouri):
- Scenario: Customer lost the title before transferring it into their name.
- Solution:
- Only the current titleholder can request a duplicate title.
- Option to use a bonded title, which involves signing affidavits and obtaining a surety bond.
- Missouri allows bonded titles, but other states may not.
Customer Case 4 (Abandoned Vehicle):
- Scenario: Customer received a vehicle without a title and wants to claim it as abandoned.
- Solution:
- Most states do not allow titles to be obtained via an "abandoned vehicle" claim.
- Instead, investigate other title options since declaring a vehicle abandoned often results in its surrender to the state.
Conclusion:
- These are common issues customers face with car titles.
- For personalized help, contact our hotline or email our help desk at help@car-titles.com.
- Tune in next time for more insights into car title issues!
