Despite the rumors, there is no way to make a salvage title clean again. Scammers can make titles appear to be clean by obtaining an illegal title. Run a VIN check or vehicle history report to make sure the title is clean.
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A little caution goes a long way. Here’s how to tell if that shiny new car is stolen or belongs to the bank.