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rv:assessment [2017/08/17 18:58] frater_secessus [Mechanic's inspection] |
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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 the vehicle 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 look at 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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+ | ==== 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. | ||
==== rust ==== | ==== rust ==== |