Our team has gathered this list of ten title tips based on our decades of experience as title experts. Follow these tips and you will avoid all but the most obscure car title problems!
10 Easy Ways to Avoid Car Title Trouble at the DMV
The top 4 Heated Windshield Wipers for Winter
Despite not being heated, these Bosch blades come in fourth place on our countdown. One of our staffers, Justin, chose these instead of heated wiper blades to drive his Toyota Sequoia in blustery Missouri winters – and they work extremely well year-round.
Here’s How to Protect Yourself From the Minnesota Title Loophole
Taking that one step further, people can bring salvage vehicles into Minnesota and be issued a clean title in return. Scarier than that is the fact that this also applies to flooded cars and cars sold at auction. Any car that fits the criteria gets a clean title regardless of damage!
Driving a Stolen Car Without a License. What Could Go Wrong?
While the laws might vary from state to state, if you get pulled over driving a stolen car you could be looking at some variant of a felony charge.
How to Winterize Your Car: The Most Important Things You Can Do
If your car will be sitting all winter, fill the fuel tank before parking it. No special steps are needed to winterize a vehicle that’s driven regularly. Make sure the oil is the correct spec and that the coolant mixture is sufficient to withstand freezing. Also, use windshield wiper fluid that is designed to withstand freezing.
Yes, It Is Possible to Get Out of a Car Title Loan. Here's How.
Even if you play by the rules and make your payments on-time, some shady title loan businesses will hit you with hidden fees, penalties, or high interest rates.
Pre-Purchase Inspections are Fast, Cheap, and Could Save You Thousands
A pre-purchase inspection usually costs less than $100 and takes less than 1 hour to complete. You will learn about upcoming repairs and maintenance needs as well as the vehicle’s overall safety and condition.
The Show and Display Rule: Which Cars Qualify and Which Cars Don’t
If a car qualifies for the Show and Display Rule, it may be granted limited use on public roads of up to 2,500 miles per year. The NTHSA reserves the right to approve importation but disallow the car from being registered.
Choosing an Automotive Fire Extinguisher: What You Must Look For
The ideal car fire extinguisher is a 2-pound aluminum cylinder actuated by a trigger and filled with a nonconductive chemical.
9 Things You Can Do With an Emergency Roadside Kit in Your Car
From jumping your own battery to inflating your own tires, you never know when you might need to help yourself.
Top 10 Ways to Winterize Your Car and Keep Yourself Safe
Keep in mind that a tire’s PSI drops one point every time the temperature goes down ten degrees. Older cars don’t come with a warning light, so we recommend checking tire pressures at least once per week in the winter.
Here's How Buying a Car Without a Title Turned into Blackmail
What if the VIN on the Car Doesn’t Match the Title?
A VIN mismatch on a car title often stems from a transcription mistake during the registration process.
Some Jabroni Tried to Scam Us With a Fake Car Title
How Buying a Car Trailer Nearly Turned Into a Scam
VIN Numbers Explained: What They Are and How They Work
A vehicle identification number (VIN) is a form of identification used in modern automobiles. Contrary to the rumors, it is perfectly safe to tell people your VIN.
