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| salvage title in atlanta want clean title in mi | 11/3/2009 |
Q: i just bought an 09 honda accord that has a salvage title in atlanta. i would like to register the ...
A: What you would like to do is called "title washing" and is possible but considered un-ethical and ...
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| buying from private person | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I have a little problem. Im about to see (in case if all is alright than buy it) a car in New York. ...
A: First off I am not an expert in your state but I will tell you what happens here in MI. You will ...
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| Title's | 8/30/2009 |
Q: i bought a car and was not aware of the problem at first but the title is rebuilt which isnt a big ...
A: the simple answer to your question is NO. Some people try to do this and it is illegal. A salvage ...
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| bought unsafe car | 8/22/2009 |
Q: My husband bought a used 2002 impala and when we took it for a 130 mile drive with the whole family ...
A: I dont know the laws in your state about this but I belive that if the car has been altered in any ...
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| buying a new car | 7/29/2009 |
Q: In Oct. I bought a 2004 Chrysler PT. I put $4000 down and still owe more than 7,000 on it. 13% is ...
A: First of all your current situation is between you and the "dealer" you bought your car from not ...
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| New USED car... | 7/10/2009 |
Q: :] thanks for the help.. I want to get my first car, I want a 93' civic del sol,(if thats relevent) ...
A: Down payments are requirements from the banks not the dealership. If your mom's credit score is high ...
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| new car rebates | 6/22/2009 |
Q: Hey Shane, I recently went shopping for a new vehicle(mazda 5'09), and when discussing rebates with ...
A: In this case the salesman is correct. The state collects tax based on the sales price not the bottom ...
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| buying a used car | 6/19/2009 |
Q: ok so im planning on buying a used car that is about 10 miles out of town, what i need to know is ...
A: Here in Michigan you are allowed to take the most direct trip home after buying a car without having ...
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| title reassignment | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I have a question about a car I just purchased. The person was a licensed dealer working for a ...
A: The dealership doesn't pay taxes, you do. The dealer is obligated by the state to collect the tax ...
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| Pre-Owned BMW dealer rip-off | 5/2/2009 |
Q: Less than two weeks ago, I purchased a 2005 BMW 325 convertible from a BMW dealer in California. The ...
A: Hey Jason, It sounds like your going about this the right way. I agree that "Fit and Finish" by ...
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| Pre-Owned BMW dealer rip-off | 5/1/2009 |
Q: Less than two weeks ago, I purchased a 2005 BMW 325 convertible from a BMW dealer in California. The ...
A: First you are assuming that the dealership scammed you. It is possible that the dealer didn't know. ...
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| buying a secondhand car from a dealer | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Im from South Africa,Hope you can help,I bought a 2006 vehicle from a dealer.The day when i went to ...
A: Here in the states only written warranties will hold up in court. The current owner only has a case ...
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| used car loans? | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Shane, you helped me before. Thanks. I'm ready to go get a used car for around $15,000, and i'll be ...
A: You should be fine with the down payment you have. The loans that you have been hearing about are ...
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| Just purchased a used vehicle... | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I bought a 2002 Tahoe last Tuesday. It has now been a week and the dealership is contacting me ...
A: If you can get that with your bank,do it.The dealer is scrambling, they got nothing. It might even ...
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| Just purchased a used vehicle... | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I bought a 2002 Tahoe last Tuesday. It has now been a week and the dealership is contacting me ...
A: Ok, there is no name on the contract which means they are going to "assign"(sell)the contract to "a" ...
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| Just purchased a used vehicle... | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I bought a 2002 Tahoe last Tuesday. It has now been a week and the dealership is contacting me ...
A: The dealership did what is known as a "spot" delivery. This is a common practice when the customer ...
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| Salvage titles | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I bought a 99 Pontiac Grand Prix for roughly $5,000 from a used car dealer. I was informed that the ...
A: If the dealer disclosed that the car had a salvage title he did nothing wrong. It seems the dealer ...
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| Title re-assigment | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I am about to purchase a car from a private owner. The tile has been re-assigned by the registered ...
A: Some state have what is called a "Correction of Title" form that can be filled out to state any ...
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| returning a vehicle | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I bought an 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee from the dealer for my husband last night. (Saturday evening @ ...
A: I might not be much help for you in the situation. It is my understanding that you can get the ...
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| what kind of apr can I expect? | 1/15/2009 |
Q: My credit score is around 650 and i'm looking to buy something used that's 2-4 years old for around ...
A: Rates are pretty good right now, I would think you will get a rate between 8.25 and 9.25% You are ...
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| curbstoning or selling an unsafe car | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a used car from someone who turns out to be curbstoning cars. Within the first ...
A: It depends on what state you are in. However there is no warranty on any used vehicle unless it is ...
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| Delivery of a Vehicle | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My 17 yr old daughter purchased a car n Syracuse, NY and signed a bill of sale while on winter ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your terrible situation. First I need to know if you bought it from a dealer ...
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| selling my car | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I just sold my 93 Buick Skylark for $600.00 to Alexandria Harris on December 13th. She had 3 ...
A: The answer is "no you are not responsible". Any vehicle sold As Is, is just that. Where did the ...
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| safety issue | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I work for a dealership and I bought a used car from them recently. The car had a really bad ...
A: First if you don't have it in writing you are in a very difficult spot. Second, do you have a ...
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| truck with no title | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 2000 Chevy S10 Truck.My Son purchased this truck, I have a bill of sale. The kid that sold ...
A: You need to go to the DMV with the Bill of sale and the VIN # of the truck. Bring with you the death ...
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| unsafe car | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I LIVE IN INDIANA AND I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 93 CORSICA FOR A USED CAR DEALERSHIP AND I KNEW WHEN I ...
A: If you signed an "AS IS" buyers guide than you bought the car in its current condition with no ...
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| Buying used car | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I am planning to buy a used Nissan 2003 car from a private party. The problem is, I have applied for ...
A: It sounds like the seller is trying to "jump title" which is illegal in all states. Does your bank ...
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| Used Car | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I'm in the process of selling my honda, but I seems to have misplaced the title. The car was paid ...
A: The company who sold you the car isn't the bank. Who was the loan with? If you made payments at the ...
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| engine oil | 9/20/2008 |
Q: when looking at used cars i took a look at the dipstick to check the oil. it was kinda brown. what ...
A: The oil should be a little brown in color. You don't want it to be black, black oil means it hasn't ...
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| interest rate | 9/2/2008 |
Q: my sister in California is looking to buy a car. Her FICO score is 679 it would be on a three year ...
A: If your sister's name is Judith I just answered this for her. If not than there is a person with the ...
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| Interest Rate | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I am looking into purchasing a used car and have a FICO score of 679, what interest rate should i ...
A: The interest rate will depend on 3 variables. Your score, the year of the vehicle and the amount you ...
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| new car | 8/26/2008 |
Q: What are good used cars.
A: First you have to decide what size vehicle is right for you. A Crown Vic is a large rear wheel drive ...
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| apr rates... whats fair on good credit | 8/14/2008 |
Q: im ready to purchase a used vw beetle.. my score 640, my wifes 740... good right?? i was told i ...
A: Your wife's score is considered Excellent. Your score is average. Most banks will use the highest ...
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| Car with no title | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I bought a 2001 BWM witha good title. When I went to trade it I found out it had a salvage time, I ...
A: You can go to www.michigan.gov/sos and read up on what it takes to title a vehicle. You may have to ...
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| Car with no title | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I bought a 2001 BWM witha good title. When I went to trade it I found out it had a salvage time, I ...
A: Yes you can get the car titled in another state. Here in Michigan there is no inspection of any kind ...
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| used car/lemon/no warranty | 7/23/2008 |
Q: If i purchased a used car as is no warranty but they stated they would fix something and i do not ...
A: Some states have what is called an "Implied Warranty" which means even if the vehicle was "as Is' ...
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