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Jan 25, 2006 | 01:54 PM

#21

MrLeadFoot

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You do not need a signed title. A bill of sale proving that you indeed bought and paid for the car is all you should need to get the car transferred into your name. Now, if a bank really holds title, that's a different ball game.

Incidentally, I used to run franchise dealerships, and in almost NO case, would an owner even be dealing directly with you. Did you buy this car from a "pot lot", or from a real dealership?

Try contacting your local DMV, even if it means going to the information line there, and explain the situation: You bought a car out of state, you have the contract and bill of sale, but the pink got lost. Don't explain all the other stuff of calling and calling. Just stick to the facts, and play dumb. Act like you don't know anything about a bank holding title. You may find that they'll work with you to put this to bed. After all, bringing a car in from out of state helps your DMV make money, so unless there are a whole bunch of red flags raised, they WANT to help you register it and take your money.

If your DMV does not work with you and you bought from a "pot lot", you better stay on top of this, because you never know what a pot lot owner is up to, if he's in financial straights.

Jan 25, 2006 | 02:18 PM

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wettvette

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if a pot lot means not a main stream dealer, then yes thats what i have done. i am trying with what you suggested and it might be possible, my fingers are crossed. but you know how things are, one person says yes, another says oh no we cant do that. thanks for the advice

Jan 25, 2006 | 02:35 PM

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edensknight

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vodan

I would say to check the vin. Assuming everything checks out, which I'm sure it will, then with the documentation you have I would think that you could have a duplicate title made at the DMV for a small fee. I have done this in Utah, I'm not sure if your DMV is the same though.
Good luck

I hope all turns out well.

Enjoy your car

Dan

Hang in there!

Jan 25, 2006 | 03:09 PM

#24

VETLAGD

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Was the title being shipped to you or did it go directly to the DMV... I bought a car out of state and the dealer sent the title to the dmv and that is where I picked it up...

jason

Jan 25, 2006 | 06:21 PM

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Hope you get this all worked out soon.

Jan 25, 2006 | 06:56 PM

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Evil-Twin

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Originally Posted by wettvette

yes, ups has started an investigation, but they have said yes it was due 7am yesterday, then 7pm yeserday, then due today.
it was sent on friday on a 2night delivery. i spoke to the dealer last night (which he said was his wedding night) and again at work this morning (strange going to work the day after your wedding) he said it took a while to get the title from the bank because he has a floor plan, there for the bank holds the titles .excuse after exuse

I hope last night was not the same thing he gave his wife that he may have given you.

Jan 25, 2006 | 07:00 PM

#27

mud flap

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From: Broomfield CO

Quote:

Originally Posted by wettvette

i got the car a week ago but still no title..he said he sent it U.P.S a week ago, U.P.S cant find it. (

Ask the dealer for the Tracking/InfoNotice Number of the package that the title was sent in. If he tells you he doesnt have it tell the dealer your going to contact your attorney, that should get him off his butt and hopefully than he'll send you the title.

Hope everything works out

Jan 25, 2006 | 10:00 PM

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wettvette

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ups officially has lost the package and are now investing. lawyers were mentioned to the salesman , who phoned ME for the first time today and is trying to work it out, ive asked him to do a duplicate title for me , he said his clerk comes in tomorrow and she will start the process then