We’ve entered a new world of automated license plate scanning technology. License plate scanners, technically called Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) devices, can capture and record huge amounts of license plate information without a human user having to do anything but set up the equipment.
There's a car parked at the family farm doesn’t have a title, or the owner can’t transfer it. No problem; you’re kin and can take care of it. Wrong. Unless you are named as Power of Attorney, you could be in for an ugly ride. Let’s take a look at some of the pitfalls, and how we might be able to help you out.
Many states won’t register pit bikes to ride on roadways, but it’s possible to ride yours legally with a legit license plate and registration.
There comes a time when you deal with cars a lot (especially older cars and trucks) that you are probably going to find a car where the actual mileage isn’t known. Let’s take a look at your options if this happens.
Because some states make it easier to conceal the history of a car, scammers commonly participate in this practice called title washing to disguise the car’s history by making the physical title appear clean.
Everything might seem to work great, but critical safety systems like ABS, traction control, lane assist, and airbag deployment could still be compromised. You may only find out there’s something wrong after the problem has already caused an accident.
Learn all about the types of car titles, title statuses, and title brands in this comprehensive guide to car titles.
Despite the rumors, there is no way to make a salvage title clean again. Scammers can make titles appear to be clean by obtaining an illegal title. Run a VIN check or vehicle history report to make sure the title is clean.
A salvage title or rebuilt title can easily destroy a vehicle’s value. That’s great for buyers and horrible for sellers.
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