Date:         Mon, 10 Mar 2003 21:27:53 -0800
Reply-To:     Jim Ellis <ellisjames@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Jim Ellis <ellisjames@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Converting a salvage title in CA
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Ellis: A vehicle that has a lost or abandoned title is a different story.
Chris: Thats what i mean, there are title companies to help those who have
purchased vehicles w/o a title , legally.  there is a company in nevada who
will get you a good title for $200 no inspection, no pics, all you need is the
vin.~ chris

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Bonded titles and even abandoned titles must undergo SOME degree of
investigation. Usually from my experience a bond is posted at a percentage of
the claimed valuation of the vehicle, investigation is completed by the DMV
which includes a certified letter sent to the last know registered owner/agent
of the vehicle. If no response is received or a release is sent then a Bonded
title is issued. Otherwise the previous owner has first right of refusal on the
vehicle in question. I have had a clean title issued this way and have also
received a bonded title. Luck of the draw on the DMV agent at the window it
seems. Note that I have only done this with vehicles of a pre-1968 vintage.
Have not tried it with a more "modern" sled.
Good luck.
-ellis

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"It's all fun and games until someone gets invaded..." -ellis

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