Unpacking Car Title Troubles: Liens, Bills of Sale, and Salvage Issues
Download MP3In this episode, we answer the most common questions regarding car titles and provide solutions for a variety of title-related issues.
- Question 1: What should I do if I bought a car but didn't get a title?
- Most people discover they need a title when they try to get one at the DMV using just a bill of sale, which is usually not enough.
- We discuss the methods you can use, such as getting a surety bond for a bonded title or using a state like Vermont for title recovery.
- Learn about other processes available for obtaining a title with a bill of sale.
- Question 2: How do I remove a lien from a title?
- Discover the proper steps to get a lien release from a lien holder, including how to request it in writing (as opposed to over the phone) and the specific documents needed.
- We explain the importance of following the correct procedure for a successful lien removal.
- Question 3: What about salvage or auction titles?
- Understand what to do if your car comes from an auction or has a salvage, junk, or parts-only title.
- Learn how to handle salvage titles, including the necessary repairs, inspections, and paperwork required for title conversion.
- We explain why some titles, like "junk" or "parts only," are irreversible and what options are available in these cases.
- For more details on how to recover a title with a bill of sale, lien releases, or handling salvage titles, visit our website at car titles.com or email us at help@car titles.com.
Let us know your experiences and questions about car titles, and don't forget to share your success stories or challenges with the DMV.
