So you come across a nice vehicle that's for sale?  It seems to be what you want and the seller even gives you a deal that you simply can't refuse.  There's only one thing...., the seller doesn't have the title to the vehicle.  In this first segment in the Serious Auto Title Problems series; I will highlight the reasons why someone would  buy a vehicle without a title, red flags to watch out for when buying a vehicle without a title and the consequences of buying a vehicle without a title.

The following red flags are usually present in a situation when an individual buys a vehicle without a title:

Regardless of how sweet the deal is for the vehicle that you want, if there is no title present, you will open the door to the following consequences:

In essence, count the costs when considering buying a vehicle without a title.  Even if you have a reason to believe that the vehicle is not stolen, there is no lien present, salvage issues, etc. there is always the high possibility that delays and financial loss will occur.

ShareYou bought a vehicle but you don't have a title,  a bill of sale; so is the vehicle still yours?  Technically, the vehicle isn't yours because you don't have proof of ownership.  As a vehicle titling solutionist; this is a common problem that I hear from my clients and others often.  I communicate truthfully with every client who is in the loophole of "buying a vehicle" without receiving a title.  If you purchased a vehicle and paid for it in FULL, then you should receive a title, so that you can get the vehicle titled in your name. 

 

Why shouldn't you buy a vehicle without a title?