Posted: 7/16/2010 3:48:56 PM EDT
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I bought a truck off eBay against my own better judgment. It’s an ex-military vehicle (M-series just released from service, an 1985 CUCV to be exact) and no title was issued. It was sold at auction and I bought it from a ‘dealer’ in another state. I took the bill of sale and the copy of Government of Certificate To Obtain Title but the DMV refused because the ‘dealer’ had signed it as the buyer from auction. After a lot of emails and phone calls he took back the paperwork to title it in his name and ‘will send the title.’ I don’t think that is going to happen. I initially had a loan but paid it off (to lower my over-all debt stature), so I can get a letter of Lien Release from the bank. Other than that, a print of the email from eBay, and a color copy of the Gov certificate I have no proof of ownership. What are my options? -Sue the guy -Go with the DMV suggestion and get a Court Order to apply for ownership -Try one of those titling services that ‘buys’ your car, titles it and ‘sells’ it back to you (a year of manufacture restriction may apply) -Take it to my mom’s farm and use it as a farm truck or part it out? Any ideas? |
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id call up a title company before you take the leagal route and see what the need and can do for you....i dont remember it costing that much for them to get you titled..... Thanks. I don't know much about them but somewhat wary about legalities. But worth a shot. |
| In some states you can also claim it as abandoned on you property and after a 5-7 week process apply for the title yourself. I may have to end up doing this as well. I bought an m35a2 with a clean NC title. Was cleaning the truck while waiting on insurance so I could title and noticed that the manufactures number on the frame rail did not match the title - wrong vin on the title as well as year and manufacture. Guy claims to be sending the right title, but I think it will never happen... |