No, not unless her name is on the title.
There are a few variables here, but, yes, it is done all the time.
Yes, you may still need a down payment when trading in your car, depending on the value of your trade-in and the cost of the new car you are purchasing.
You can only trade in a car that has clear title. Depending on the dealership, it may work to bring the owner of the car with you to sign off on its being a trade. Or, get the title changed at the DMV into your name before shopping for a car. If this is your wife's car, think twice about doing it without her involvement.
The official title on both cars is present when trading to complete the trade.
To trade in a car with two names on the title, both owners must be present during the trade-in process to sign the title over to the dealership. If one owner cannot be present, they may need to provide a notarized letter of consent or power of attorney, depending on state regulations. It’s important to check with the dealership and local DMV for specific requirements. Additionally, ensure all paperwork, including any liens, is resolved before proceeding with the trade-in.
You do not have to trade in your car where it was bought or purchased from. You may but you do not have to. However, you would probably need all the papers and reciepts to be able to do so.
Yes, you can do that.
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Yes. You must transfer the title.
If the car is titled in her name she will need to sign title to sell.
You need to pay off the present loan. Most people do that by adding the balance on to their new car loan, getting deeper and deeper into debt.
Yes but you will need a letter of testamentary together with the title in order for the wife to sign off on it.