Auto Insurance Claims/insurance payout

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Expert: - 3/5/2010


Question
my car was recently paid off. I never obtained title. The dealer is now closed. How do I obtain title to car to sell car?

Answer
Hi Ressie,

You have to track down the dealer. You can go online to your states department of corporations website to see if you can get any information about any of the owners or officers of the business. Once you have their names, you can try to look up their phone numbers to try to call them.

Another option would be to call your state DMV. If you have good records showing that the car was paid off, you may be able to apply for a duplicate title. The final option would be to hire an attorney to track then down and possible file suit if they don't provide the title.

I hope this helps
Richard Hixenbaugh

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Richard Hixenbaugh

Expertise

Auto insurance claims procedure, auto coverage, liability issues, auto damage questions, how to deal with the insurance company, loss of use and diminished value.

Experience

I have been involved in the insurance industry for over 25 years. I have experience in underwriting, sales, claims adjusting, auto damage estimating, auto value appraising and diminished value appraising. I have testified as an expert witness over 35 times.

Organizations
Society of Certified Auto Appraisers

Education/Credentials
Completed all required courses for the Florida Property-Casualty agents license and the Florida claims adjusters license. I have attended various courses on auto damage estmating, vehicle appraising and am ASE certified in collision damage analysis.

Past/Present Clients
My company has done work for consumers nationwide.

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