Here is the deal; I am looking at a car. Make and model is not important It's apparently been sitting quite awhile and could use some TLC (new paint, could use some works on the brakes, engine tuning, etc), but it runs and is only $350 (plus I would need to pay to have it towed... bit more on that). Now what is the catch? The owner has no title. They claimed they have owned it for 15 years but the place it is from is long since out of business. My concern is less getting a title for this thing than there being anyway that even if they had some kind of proof of ownership, what scams could I get trapped in? I was thinking a signed bill of sale that declares it legally theres and is now legally mine signed by us both, but I am not sure how that would work or if it would have legal weight should something hit the fan legally. Also, there is the fact it was refinished and the paint is peeling, which normally would send up a bit of a red flag, but it appears from the pictures it was a professional job, and if they can get me a receipt for that I'm not too concerned as long as it wasn't done two weeks ago. I was not expecting to hear from the person, much less with pictures, and they seem genuine (not to mention they type in full english!). I figure if they show me some documents proving they likely own it, I will give them a call. If anyone less than a 40 year old picks up, I'll know to run away.
Also, it apparently has a pro refinish, I mean in the spots it's peeled away, you see just bare metal, so it was likely not a rushed finish hiding job.
Also, it apparently has a pro refinish, I mean in the spots it's peeled away, you see just bare metal, so it was likely not a rushed finish hiding job.
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