February 13, 2010
Is it safe to sell my car without a title?
Rok28 asked:
I am selling it to a junk dealer. The title is lost and it's just too much trouble to get a title for this wreck of a car. My only concern is that the car is registered in my name and I am worried that if something happens after the car is out of my hands that I will be liable. How should I proceed? I'm in California, if that matters. thanks!
Also my mother is the lien holder, but knows I am sellling the car.
IT's a 2001 Chevy Metro
Atlanta Wrecked Car Selling
I am selling it to a junk dealer. The title is lost and it's just too much trouble to get a title for this wreck of a car. My only concern is that the car is registered in my name and I am worried that if something happens after the car is out of my hands that I will be liable. How should I proceed? I'm in California, if that matters. thanks!
Also my mother is the lien holder, but knows I am sellling the car.
IT's a 2001 Chevy Metro
Atlanta Wrecked Car Selling
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11:43 am
Atlanta Wrecked Car Selling
Sell it as salvage – if someone decides to fix it up and register it, they will need to acquire a salvaged title anyways.
Get a bill of sale from the salvage yard specifically noting that the vehicle is sold as salvage.
In the state where I live, no reputable salvage yard will take in a vehicle less than 15 years old without a title. Older than 15 years – no problem.
8:21 pm
Atlanta Wrecked Car Selling
As long as you own the car, you could be held legally liable for anything that happens to or with it. I'd check out this article from e-how and follow their steps. The most important information would be to put something in writing with the junk dealer – I agree to buy/sell this car with VIN 12345667 and keep the bill of sale in case anything does happen.