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===== title and registerability ===== | ===== title and registerability ===== | ||
- | The first | + | A **clear title in the seller' |
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+ | ==== learn the issuing state' | ||
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+ | //Before you talk to the seller// learn what the vehicle' | ||
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+ | ==== ask the seller the right questions ==== | ||
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+ | - do you have a [normal], non-salvage title in hand? | ||
+ | - is it registered in your name (ie, the name on your driver' | ||
+ | - will I be able to see the title when I come to see the vehicle? | ||
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+ | If the answer to any of these questions is seems shady, complicated, | ||
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+ | Tales of woe like these are red flags: | ||
+ | * "I have the title somewhere, I'll look for it", or | ||
+ | * "I never registered it", or | ||
+ | * "I lost the title but you can get a replacement easily", | ||
+ | * "it actually belongs to my mom/ | ||
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+ | ==== run the VIN ==== | ||
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+ | VIN checks are not perfect but can often provide usable information about a potential vehicle. | ||
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+ | The most popular VIN check service is Carfax. | ||
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+ | Next in line is [[https:// | ||
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+ | * paid services | ||
+ | * carfax | ||
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+ | * free checks | ||
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+ | ===== construction ===== | ||
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The general advice on the CRVL forums is to buy on condition first.((http:// | The general advice on the CRVL forums is to buy on condition first.((http:// | ||
+ | A vehicle with lots of miles but in good condition with all maintenance records may be a better bet than a vehicle with fewer miles but in rougher condition or with unknown maintenance history. | ||
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On new or nearly-new vehicles the mechanic may find nothing interesting. | On new or nearly-new vehicles the mechanic may find nothing interesting. | ||
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+ | ==== non-local vehicles ==== | ||
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+ | If the vehicle is not local to you, consider asking a forum member who lives in that area to lay eyes on it for you. It won't be an inspection but can give you an idea whether or not to buy a bus or train ticket to see it for yourself. | ||
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+ | There are also RV and Vehicle inspectors who will travel to the vehicle to inspect it. The price is generally higher and they will not be able to lift the vehicle onto an overhead rack for thorough underside inspection. | ||
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