The first rays of January sunlight glint off my windshield, casting a brutally honest reflection of my off-road adventures from the past year. My trusty 4x4 sits covered in a crusty landscape of dried mud, silent testimony to both my triumphs and spectacular failures. This year, things will be different.
Moms have enough on their plates without the added stress of vehicle paperwork and DMV lines. That’s why we’re here to simplify the process, giving you more time to focus on what truly matters—your family.
A junk title brand, as the name suggests, means that the vehicle is completely trashed. Once it carries this title, there’s no coming back—it is impossible to redeem a junk title in all 50 states. Junk titles, also known as Certificates of Destruction, signify that the vehicle is beyond repair and cannot be made roadworthy. This safety measure ensures that unsafe vehicles don’t endanger other road users.
For RVs, the rules are no different. If the RV is severely damaged, such as from flooding, it will likely need to be junked. However, there are alternative uses for junk-branded RVs, such as repurposing them as permanent structures or agriculture trailers.
Purchasing a used boat can be an exciting and cost-effective way to get on the water, but skipping title verification can turn your dream purchase into a nightmare. A boat title is a legal document proving ownership, and without it, you may face issues registering your vessel or dealing with ownership disputes.
Additionally, verifying the boat's Hull Identification Number (HIN) ensures the vessel’s legality, protects against theft, and simplifies title transfers across state lines. Whether dealing with a missing title or navigating out-of-state transactions, services like bonded titles and Montana LLC registration can help streamline the process.
Don’t risk buying a boat with unresolved ownership issues—verify the title and secure smooth sailing for years to come.
For most of the United States, motorcycle riding season is over, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t think about registering your new bike. The holidays are the perfect time to beat the DMV rush, avoid penalties, and save money with Montana LLC registration. Learn how Dirt Legal can streamline the process and save you time and hassle.
We have so many more vehicle purchasing options than we used to! All these choices may lead you to your dream vehicle, but they also might lead you to a cloned vehicle if you aren’t careful. Read on for shocking and true stories of this surprisingly simple scam tactic and how to avoid it when you are looking for your next ride.
Because some states make it easier to conceal the history of a car, scammers commonly participate in this practice called title washing to disguise the car’s history by making the physical title appear clean.
Return the license plates along with a completed Release of Liability form to absolve yourself from all liability for the new owner’s actions.
Just like canceling your car insurance, submitting a Release of Liability to the state should be a natural step every time you sell a car. Without it, you could be on the hook for the new owner’s parking tickets, citations, and even crimes.
Have you just been involved in an auto accident? This guide will help you determine whether you should file an insurance claim or just pay out of pocket.
Unfortunately, the shop has the legal right to keep your car until the charges are paid for. No matter what your reason is for not settling the bill, you might be facing a mechanic’s lien against your vehicle if you don’t pay the mechanic.
Taking that one step further, people can bring salvage vehicles into Minnesota and be issued a clean title in return. Scarier than that is the fact that this also applies to flooded cars and cars sold at auction. Any car that fits the criteria gets a clean title regardless of damage!
While the laws might vary from state to state, if you get pulled over driving a stolen car you could be looking at some variant of a felony charge.
Transferring a car title without signing it, otherwise known as floating a title, is actually a criminal offense called title jumping.
Many car dealers get away with selling from the curb or empty parking lots without identifying themselves as a dealer, hence the phrase Curbstoning.
Months or years later, you discover a “flood damage” brand on the title or a loan attached to the car – and suddenly the seller is nowhere to be found.
A VIN mismatch on a car title often stems from a transcription mistake during the registration process.
If the previous owner had an outstanding car title loan before selling it to you, you could be liable! This can be fixed very easily.
If your car title is stolen, ordering a replacement through your local DMV will automatically void the stolen title. You should also call the police and report the stolen title.
Legally, a bill of sale holds about as much value as a fist bump. A bill of sale alone won’t protect you from getting scammed.
