Mismatched VINs on cars can put a hard stop on your titling efforts. Avoid at all costs! That is, unless you are in the practice of buying project cars. In that case, eat your heart out.
How Do You Transfer a Family Member’s Car Into Your Name?
There's a car parked at the family farm doesn’t have a title, or the owner can’t transfer it. No problem; you’re kin and can take care of it. Wrong. Unless you are named as Power of Attorney, you could be in for an ugly ride. Let’s take a look at some of the pitfalls, and how we might be able to help you out.
Too Good To Be True: Beware of Vehicle Cloning
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.
Case Study: How a VIN Check Saved Me From Buying a Lemon
I used a Dirt Legal product a few months ago, and it saved me from buying a lemon, guaranteed.
This is my story of how a simple, inexpensive VIN check saved me a lot of misery by identifying serious discrepancies in the vehicle’s history.
Why VIN Checks Are A Must When Buying A Used Car
Have you got your eye on that particular used car or truck? Be careful; things aren’t always as they appear! You should order a VIN number check to find out the whole history of the vehicle, not just the parts that the seller chooses to disclose.
You Need to Do a VIN Check on Any Vehicle You Buy
Getting ready to buy a car, truck, or motorcycle? Not so fast! You need to check that VIN first to make sure you aren’t walking into a disaster.