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At CarTitles.com, we always use 100% researched and legal methods to get your replacement title. Companies using methods that they may or may not be aware are illegal will end up getting you into trouble. Here’s an example of why it’s important to trust our expertise and experience:
Recently, we have been made aware that the “mechanics lien” process is being offered as a solution to vehicle owners who have titling problems. While there are legitimate processes available for vehicle owners to recover titles, the mechanics lien process is not intended to obtain a title for a person in possession of a vehicle with no title.
Misuse of the process can subject the applicant to criminal and civil liability, and may subject the title to being revoked. In most jurisdictions, the “mechanics lien” process goes something like this:
A repair facility works on a vehicle for an owner.The cost for the repairs are not paid by the owner.The facility holds the vehicle for 30 to 60 days.The facility is required to send certified mail to all owners and lienholder on the vehicle.The facility is required to advertise a notice of public auction in local newspapers.The facility conducts a PUBLIC AUCTION offering the car for sale to the HIGHEST BIDDER.The facility submits official notarized paperwork with a sworn signature that all of these conditions were met.A copy of a signed repair bill is attached to the title application.The facility receives a title in the name of the auction buyer, to transfer to that person.
A prime example is this Wisconsin towing company caught using a fraudulent mechanic’s lien scheme.
In situations where a mechanic or towing company uses this process to get a title for a person who does not have legal documents, many of these conditions are not being met. First of all, there is no actual repair charges for the car since it was never in the shop for work. In addition, there is no offering to the public to bid on the car. The process bypasses the auction and it is “sold” directly to the person who already “owns” it.
Government and state DMV’s are aware that this process is ripe for abuse, and even fraud. The repair affidavits and garages and tow firms are regularly audited when they send in multiple title applications. If the paperwork is found to be fraudulent, the applicant can run into issues.
Urgent: Police departments nationwide are aware of this scam. Many people have been arrested and convicted for using “mechanics liens” to get car titles. We recommend staying FAR AWAY from this process. Do it right the first time and you’ll be able to maintain clear title to your vehicle.
States take giving away a vehicle title very seriously. A clean title is what ensures the owner of a vehicle that their possession is legal and will not be challenged later. Using a legal process to recover a missing title is the only way not to worry about liability or risk.
Find out more about converting a mechanic’s lien into a legal title.
Auction cars inspire a south Florida crime ring: The group stole high end rental cars and used them as a source of parts for similar damage cars bought at auction. Read the full story from the Palm Beach Post here.
Click here to read an interesting article from The Sacramento Bee regarding the long wait times at the DMV and some tips on how to avoid them.
In this video we talk about getting a replacement car title for your vehicle. If you have a vehicle and you don’t have a title it may be difficult to sell the car, register, or even insure in some cases. We discuss the different scenarios of how you may have a vehicle without a title, and how to deal with each of those issues. We will also cover some of the things you will want to avoid, so that you can ensure you get your replacement title legally and without having to worry about any future problems.
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