Be wary of people and their title shenanigans, and know how titles work in your state.

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
02/02/2019 at 17:10 • Filed to: Craigslist

Saw this ad for an imperfect-but-good little Taco. My radar went off when I noticed to low price. Here, even RWD Tacos command a premium. I noticed the entire tone of the ad was defensive and terse. So I dug more for the inevitable “catch.”

Behold:

“I do NOT have a hard copy of the Title to the vehicle. This isn’t a big deal. The DOL can transfer the title using my current registration and drivers license. I have called them recently to confirm this”

BLATANT. LIES. The DOL has nothing to do with cars titles in WA. That would be the DMV (yeah, living here is fun sometimes ). Further, on all WA vehicle registration forms, they will all say in big bold letter: “THIS REGISTRATION IS NOT PROOF OF OWNERSHIP.” Because, again, the DOL does not do title transfers or titles on cars, that would be our DMV. It is true that your driver’s license number is assigned to a car when you first transfer the title, but again, you need a title, and again, that’s the DMV, not the DOL.

You *can* reorder a new title quite easily for yyourself on a car you *already* own should you misplace your title, if you go into a DMV office with your ID, fill out a form, pay 60 bucks or whatever, and wait 4 to 8 weeks. I’ve done that twice with no fuss. The fact that this guy couldn’t be bother to do that means, 1) he’s a prick, or 2) he can’t get a title or never had one, because shenanigans.

But if you buy this truck and go to the DOL, they’ll say, “That would be the DMV, you need to go there.” And then you’ll show up at the DMV with no signed title or bill of sale (which is literally torn off the title after you fill it out), claiming you now own this car. I think you’ll be SOL.

Other seller red flags? Only the two other best ones left:

- AC needs recharge

- muh KBB valyooos

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DISCUSSION (17)

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2019 at 17:12

Link to I KNOW WHAT I HAVE DON’T ASK QUESTIONS DON’T WASTE MY TIMEEEEE

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/lake-stevens-1999-toyota-tacoma-sr5/6805525831.html

lone_liberal > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2019 at 17:22

I admit that when I bought my Camaro the seller didn’t have the title. I bought it as a parts car so I wasn’t overly concerned. When I was faced with getting a title at least I had a notarized bill of sale and the last valid registration and was able to get it with minimal hassle but I’ll never risk that again. If the title search had come back as stolen I would have lost the car.

promoted by the color red > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2019 at 17:23

My favorite still has to be “my cousin has the title, but I’m selling for him because he’s in Mexico right now”.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2019 at 17:27

And 260,000 miles and he wants $3000?

Crack Pipe

Urambo Tauro > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2019 at 17:28

“This isn’t a big deal. The DOL can transfer the title using my current registration and drivers license. I have called them rece ntly to confirm this ”

“It’s SO EASY , yet for some reason I can’t be bothered to take care of it and have a clean title ready for you.”

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Urambo Tauro
02/02/2019 at 17:30

That’s what activates muh triggers!

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2019 at 17:36

So is this the kind of ad one might flag to CL?Or just shake your head and click on?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove
02/02/2019 at 17:39

I just shake my head, you could in theory go to the DMV* with the seller and have him acquire an affidavit in lieu of title and things would probably turn out okay. B ut only a copy of a registration, the DOL, and a license of seller as you stand there alone is not really a solution.

His Stigness > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2019 at 17:42

I’m sure people fall for this shit all the time. At least here in California I get a few cars a month where the customer just bought it and then it fails smog.

Say it with me folks

Pre

Purchase

Inspection.

One more time:

Your

God

Damn

Research.

Kiltedpadre > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2019 at 17:59

I have seen so many “great deals” in my area that I’ve had to give up on because of stuff like this. There was a guy a few miles from me that must’ve had 10-12 late 40’s to mid 50’s Packards for sale on cl at one time.

Everyone of them said I will only provide a bill of sale that you can take to the BMV to get a title. None of them had been registered in years and for most he wasn’t even the last one to register them.

If he had ever had a title in his name he could’ve applied for a replacement title for $30. However, Ohio doesn’t offer any sort of bonded title system. So a bill of sale is a receipt for really expensive yard art. If you took it to the BMV to get a title I hope you had it written on tp so you could at least use it for something.

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2019 at 18:01

I feel bad for the guy who buys it thinking he’s getting a bargain.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2019 at 18:03

What is your final price, my mover would like to give cashiers check for the item.

Gid bless.

RacinBob > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2019 at 18:04

260k original miles??? So he’s telling me he didn’t roll it back from a million miles?

Nick- Professional Car Destroyer > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2019 at 18:07

I can get you a title pretty easy. haha

I like the Title laws in the state where I register my cars, nothing needs a title from 1999 down. 2000 and up there are hoops to jump through but typically I can get cars registered without the title, and then just sell it and get a special form filled out and bam any state it is transferred to it’s issued a title.

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2019 at 18:43

My favorites are the cars for sale with pawned. Titles, You pay me take the car and I’ll get you the title in a couple weeks

NojustNo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2019 at 19:47

yes that’s what the seller is talking about in his ad. he’s just conflating. DOL and DMV.

It would it would be easier for the seller to just get the affidavit ahead of time to give the buyer.

ateamfan42 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/04/2019 at 09:07

The fact that this guy couldn’t be bother to do that means, 1) he’s a prick, or 2) he can’t get a title or never had one, because shenanigans.

Why not both?