A rebuilt title, also known as a reconstructed title, is a certificate of title issued by the state that indicates that a vehicle has been repaired to an operational condition after being deemed a salvage vehicle. A salvage vehicle is one that has been extensively damaged and had an insurance claim payout. Essentially, a rebuilt…

Vehicles have always increased the technology that they’ve used from manufacturers. In fact, even in the late eighties-early nineties, there were cars that talked to you and it would tell you your door’s open or your battery is low. But now technology is creating another evolution in the automotive profession and that has to do…

If you are an Indiana resident, a bonded title can be an effective way to recover your vehicle title if you don’t have sufficient evidence of ownership. What is a bonded title? A bonded title is a type of title recovery method that requires the purchase of a surety bond, also known as a vehicle…

If you are a New York resident, a bonded title can be an effective way to recover your vehicle title if you don’t have sufficient evidence of ownership. What is a bonded title? A bonded title is a type of title recovery method that requires the purchase of a surety bond, also known as a…

If you are a Georgia resident, a bonded title can be an effective way to recover your vehicle title if you don’t have sufficient evidence of ownership. What is a bonded title? A bonded title is a type of title recovery method that requires the purchase of a surety bond, also known as a vehicle…

When you’ve paid off the balance of an auto loan, your bank or lender should send you one of two documents: either a certificate of title or a lien release. But what’s the difference between the two and how do they relate to one another? How does a vehicle lien work? Your lender, who has…

A VIN (vehicle identification number) is a specific 17-character string of numbers and letters that uniquely identifies a specific vehicle. Every car has its own VIN, no two cars are exactly alike. But what exactly does the VIN reveal? Is it possible to find out the identity of a car’s owner by looking at its…

Did you pay off your auto loan, but there’s still a lienholder showing on the vehicle title? This is an inquiry we receive often at our help desk. Why doesn’t the DMV automatically release your lien from the title record once it’s paid off? So why does this happen? When you have a loan on a vehicle,…

When you’re ready to transfer a car title, there are several documents that you need. Whether you’re the buyer or seller, it’s important to know which documents you’re obligated to provide or present. In general, these are the documents that you’ll need to transfer a car title: If you’re the seller: As the seller of…

So you bought a car on Facebook marketplace… Great! You probably found a good deal. These are cars that a lot of times haven’t been hit with a dealer markup because it’s a private seller and you have time to look at the vehicle, but there are a few downsides, right?  One downside is you…