Title Question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Richmond VA
Title Question
I hope everyone is doing well.
I need some advice/suggestions.
I bought a used 06 vette through a used car dealer who bought the car at auction and then sold it to me. He sourced it specifically for me, and although it needed/needs some tlc, I have been ok with the purchase.
Well, I bought it December 20ish, and when I went to he DMV (Feb. 8) they told me the paperwork the DE dealership sent was incomplete. The Title was not signed by the previous owner who sold/traded it to the dealership in Seattle. Now the used car dealership I went through has to send the paperwork back to WA state, and rely on the dealer to track down the previous owner to sign over the title.
I am obviously concerned.
I need to replace my harmonic balancer, and am leary about putting any more $ into this car with this potential issue.
The car is great, normal used car stuff to get it where I want it, and I don't blame the dealer for the harmonic balancer, but the title is making me crazy.
I used a lender for a very small portion of the car, and planned to pay it off in June... can't do that without a title....
What do you guys recommend?
I need some advice/suggestions.
I bought a used 06 vette through a used car dealer who bought the car at auction and then sold it to me. He sourced it specifically for me, and although it needed/needs some tlc, I have been ok with the purchase.
Well, I bought it December 20ish, and when I went to he DMV (Feb. 8) they told me the paperwork the DE dealership sent was incomplete. The Title was not signed by the previous owner who sold/traded it to the dealership in Seattle. Now the used car dealership I went through has to send the paperwork back to WA state, and rely on the dealer to track down the previous owner to sign over the title.
I am obviously concerned.
I need to replace my harmonic balancer, and am leary about putting any more $ into this car with this potential issue.
The car is great, normal used car stuff to get it where I want it, and I don't blame the dealer for the harmonic balancer, but the title is making me crazy.
I used a lender for a very small portion of the car, and planned to pay it off in June... can't do that without a title....
What do you guys recommend?
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: queensbury ny
OPTION 1-Turn the title over and sign it.They don't check the prior owners signature.That's one route.
What you do is up to you,but the dealer was in error for selling you the car in the first place without a signed title.You are in for a long wait unless you revert to option 1.
What you do is up to you,but the dealer was in error for selling you the car in the first place without a signed title.You are in for a long wait unless you revert to option 1.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Richmond VA
OPTION 1-Turn the title over and sign it.They don't check the prior owners signature.That's one route.
What you do is up to you,but the dealer was in error for selling you the car in the first place without a signed title.You are in for a long wait unless you revert to option 1.
What you do is up to you,but the dealer was in error for selling you the car in the first place without a signed title.You are in for a long wait unless you revert to option 1.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 57,408
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From: queensbury ny
If I had the title, or access to it Option 1 would have been good, however it is with the dealer unfortunately
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Burning Brakes
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From: Richmond VA
My thoughts exactly. I am hesitant about making any recommendations to the dealership in case this ends up in court. Since they have not responded to my last 2 communications, I am getting more proactive with contacting my lender, lawyer etc.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 57,408
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From: queensbury ny
My thoughts exactly. I am hesitant about making any recommendations to the dealership in case this ends up in court. Since they have not responded to my last 2 communications, I am getting more proactive with contacting my lender, lawyer etc.
