I have a legal question?
My mother and I bought a car from a dad and his son. The dad and son said it was a clean green title and had no accidents. It looked to be in good shape, we got the title notarized and paid cash for it. We went to the tag agency about a week later to get a tag put on it. They said that this wasnt the most recent title and that we can’t do anything with this. Now The son is out of state, and he tried to send us a bill of sale, it didn’t work because the tag agency said that they had a title printed last july. Now, we are trying to figure this out with the dad and son, and he says it is probably a salvage title…that’s a red flag now. This all seems fishy. Would we be able to take them to court and sue them for our money back?
2 Responses
PooPooLaTrash
25 May 2010
Michael D
25 May 2010
Green title? What does that mean?
Do you live in Texas? If so, one answer here: http://www.co.nueces.tx.us/taxoffice/motor.asp
How do I turn a green Salvage Title into a blue negotiable Texas title?
If a salvaged vehicle for which a salvage title certificate has green issued is repaired and placed in operable condition by a salvage yard or by a purchaser of such salvaged vehicle, the salvage yard or the person or firm who purchased and repaired the vehicle (Texas licensed dealers excepted) must apply for title and registration in their name. The following must support the application for title:
1. A salvage certificate
2. A form 61- Rebuilder’s Affidavit
3. An inspection report completed by a law enforcement officer verifying the vehicle identification number (VIN). The inspection report may be made either on the reverse side of the title in the space provided or on the department’s prescribed form, VTRD-75-1. In lieu of the VIN inspection by a law enforcement officer, a pencil tracing of the VIN may be submitted. However, in situations when a pencil tracing cannot be made, the applicant must execute a Statement of Physical Inspection (Form VTR-20). In either case an Identification Certificate Form (VI-30-A) must be submitted, showing that the vehicle has been safety inspected.
4. An odometer statement
5. A copy of the current license receipt
6. If the vehicle for which the salvage certificate has been issued has a non-conforming USA VIN, proof of compliance with the Texas Department of Transportation safety regulations is required.
7. In any case when a negotiable title is issued and a Salvage Certificate is in evidence, the negotiable title will contain a notation to indicate that the vehicle was previously damaged. "Flood Damaged" will be shown, when applicable, or "Reconditioned" will be shown unless there is different notation ("Rebuilt,""Reconstructed", etc.) required. These notations are carried permanently in the master title records and will appear on all subsequent titles.
8. Valid proof of financial responsibility, covering the described vehicle, in the applicants name.
If you live in another state, green salvage title information can be obtained from the department of motor vehicles.