In most cases, it is not advised for you to buy a vehicle with only a bill of sale. This includes buying vehicles from family, friends, and strangers. The certificate of title is the official document that proves you own the car, and without it, you will have major problems. In some cases, you won’t […]

When you’re transferring a car title, you may be asked by your state DMV to complete an odometer disclosure statement. This statement is a legal requirement in all states, so it’s important that you understand what exactly it is and why you have to fill it out. Odometer disclosure statement An odometer disclosure statement is […]

A VIN verification is necessary for certain methods of title recovery. However, this can be a tedious task and many people try to skip over the VIN verification, only to end up in trouble with the DMV because of it. What is a VIN verification? A VIN verification is an official inspection of the VIN […]

If you find out that your VIN plate is damaged, missing, or destroyed, how do you get a new one? There are several steps you need to take. Each state may issue the VIN plate differently and have different processes for issuing a replacement. What is a vehicle identification number (VIN)? A VIN (vehicle identification […]

An abandoned vehicle is one where the vehicle owner has dumped the vehicle with no intention of returning to claim it. Typically, if you know where the vehicle came from or who it belongs to, it’s not an abandoned vehicle. There are many ways to claim a vehicle that is abandoned on your property, the […]

A rebuilt title, also known as a reconstructed title, is a certificate of title issued by the state that indicates that a vehicle has been repaired to an operational condition after being deemed a salvage vehicle. A salvage vehicle is one that has been extensively damaged and had an insurance claim payout. Essentially, a rebuilt […]

The book value of a vehicle is the current market value or how much your vehicle would be worth if it were sold today. There are many reasons why you may need to find the book value of your vehicle. For example, if you are using the bonded title process, the amount of the bond […]

So how do you transfer a vehicle into your name if it’s a salvage title? Oftentimes when a vehicle has a salvage title, you will not be able to transfer the title or get a new title issued until the vehicle goes through an inspection process. Before a new title can be issued for a […]

Have you ever purchased a vehicle that turned out to be a lemon? The Lemon Law is designed to protect consumers from faulty or defective vehicles, and there are several aspects to consider when it comes to understanding the lemon law. This guide will provide you with the information you need to know about purchasing […]