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How do you get a lien released from a vehicle title? If you’ve paid off your vehicle loan, you’ll need to go through the lien release process to get a clean title in your name. In this article, we’ll break down the lien release process for a vehicle, including the necessary documents, what to expect…
Over the past three years, the automotive industry has faced quite a bit of turmoil. From the pandemic and lockdowns to supply chain shortages and aggressive price markups, car dealerships have been put through the wringer. Now, used car prices have gone up and there’s more inventory at dealerships, but no one wants to buy…
If you’re the borrower on a defaulted automotive loan, meaning you’re behind on monthly payments, be aware that lenders are starting to ramp up their recovery tactics to recoup their funds. As an example, toward the end of 2022, Wells Fargo Automotive began offering incentives to repo companies to prioritize the repossession of their vehicles,…
It’s official! Vehicle titles are going digital. At the end of 2022, West Virginia became the first state to transition to digital vehicle titles and registrations. What are the perks of a digital vehicle title? With a digital vehicle title, gone are the days when you’re searching tirelessly for a document that you probably haven’t…
Whether you sell used cars or you’re looking to buy one, be on the lookout for an uptick in odometer tampering. According to an article from Car and Driver, odometer fraud has increased in recent years thanks to new technology, it’s easier than ever to tamper with vehicle odometers. More and more used cars are…
As we head into 2023, supply chain issues continue to affect the automotive business, but in a new way. Here’s an article from the Wall Street Journal talking about a shortage of title paper for car titles. You may think, why not just print a car title with a laser printer on standard paper? However,…
It’s been a few months since Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc across Florida, and now the vehicles that were damaged as a result are hitting the market. We’ve had hundreds of inquiries from people who have recently purchased these vehicles, only to find out that their new vehicle was issued a certificate of destruction. One caller…
The certificate of car title is a legal document that proves ownership of a car. You can’t just assume ownership by buying a title or even printing yourself a new one — it’s been legally issued by the state’s governing title agency, and can be considered invalid if it has any marks, changes, or otherwise…
Why is it important to verify who you’re purchasing a used vehicle from? There are a lot of what’s called unlicensed dealers or curb stoners out there that are buying and selling cars over the internet. It’s a lot easier to do now than it used to be. curb stoners historically get their name because…