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What should I do if a private seller didn't disclose that the vehicle has a salvage title?
If a private seller did not disclose that a vehicle has a salvage title, you should consider seeking legal advice to understand your options. It is important to be aware that a salvage title indicates that the vehicle has been significantly damaged or deemed a total loss by an insurance company. This information can affect the value and safety of the vehicle.
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How does someone salvage cars?
A salvage vehicle is one that has received a certain percentage of the vehicle's worth in damage (determined by the state the vehicle is registered in). To salvage a vehicle in most states, one must be licensed to repair the vehicles and the vehicle, once repaired, usually has to be inspected. If the vehicle is salvaged and repaired to be sold, it is the responsibility of the seller to disclose the salvage title.
You bought a car and the dealer didn't tell you it had a salvage title?
Did you get or see a title when you purchased the car? If the dealer knowingly sold you a salvage vehicle without full disclosure, ask for a refund or threaten legal action. It's illegal not to disclose such info. This is not the case for a private seller.
What actions can you take if you bought a used 2004 car that had been wrecked but wasn't disclosed as having been wrecked?
== == In most states, the only time a seller is required to disclose this type of information is if the vehicle was considered a total loss and then rebuilt. This vehicle would then have a "salvage" or "rebuilt" title and you would have recourse against the seller. If the vehicle was only in an accident that was repaired, the seller is not required to disclose that. Find out what car dealers don't want you to know at www.dealertricks.com
Is it legal to sell a salvage car without telling it to the buyer?
Depending on the state the answer is no. If you are in CA, AZ, CO, NY I know you must disclose that the vehicle has a salvage title. As a private seller you are selling the car as-is but if your car was recently totaled/salvaged but you sold the car with the old clean title, that would be unethical. If I purchased the car from you and later could prove you knew of the salvage title I would certainly sue you and would probably win! What about a if someone sell me a "junk title" car without telling me, and I can show that they knew about it ?
How do you pay taxes on a vehicle bought from a private seller?
Collected by the State when you register the vehicle.
Can you sue a private seller for failing to tell you at the time of first payment that car was salvaged And waiting until you completed payments to tell you car was salvaged?
The short answer is yes. Sellers are generally required to disclose the salvage status of a car. Since you initially reached your purchase decision without the benefit of the required disclosure, you may be entitled to sue the seller for fraud/misrepresentation.
What happens if you buy a car unaware of salvage title?
what happens if you buy a car unaware of salvage title? well, if it was from a dealer you have recourse. if it's from a private seller, too bad...UNLESS they sold you the car with a clean title when they knew it was salvage. did you look at the title before you bought the car? if it was clearly branded as salvage or totaled you're out of luck but if it was a clean title when it actually wasn't you can try and get a refund from the seller or sue. If you sue you will have prove the seller knew the title was salvage at the time of sale. good luck!!
When buying a vehicle from private seller do you need some type of receipt to show that you paid for the vehicle?
The title would be your receipt.
Are you interested in purchasing a vehicle through a private party vehicle sale?
Are you considering buying a car from an individual seller instead of a dealership?
Does a seller have to disclose a branded title in Utah?
Yes
Can a car with junk title be sold in California?
Well. you gotta do something with 'em, right? I take it by "junk" you mean SALVAGE title. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=veh&group=11001-12000&file=11500-11541 (h) (1) A salvage certificate issued under this section shall include a statement that the seller and any subsequent sellers that transfer ownership of a total loss vehicle pursuant to a properly endorsed salvage certificate are required to disclose to the purchaser at, or prior to, the time of sale that the vehicle has been declared a total loss salvage vehicle. (2) Effective on and after the department includes in the salvage certificate form the statement described in paragraph (1), a seller who fails to make the disclosure described in paragraph (1) shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars ($500). IF you mean REGULAR title and junk car, you should be able to sell "as-is" to the highest bidder. LOL
Can you return a car bought from a private seller in CA?
Depends on the private seller.
