Selling a non running car doesn’t have to be a hassle. In fact, it’s remarkably easy! All you have to do is make a phone call, arrange for a specialist buyer, like Sell The Car USA, to come and visit your property, and arrange a free pickup.
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How to Sell a Non Running Car in USA
Best of all, when you learn how to sell a non working car, there’ll likely be a few questions you’ll want to ask. One question asked a lot is what is the process of selling a car with an expired registration? You’ll find the answer below.
The Registration
To drive a car on the road in the USA, it needs to be state registered. If you have a non running car, one that has sat in your driveway for any length of time, you’re not under any obligation to register it prior to selling.
Of course, the unregistered vehicle will need to be towed to a junkyard. A nonworking car buyer like Sell The Car USA will arrange a FREE pickup and take a vehicle off your hands when you decide to sell a non-running car.
The Vehicle Title
When you sell a damaged car with an expired registration, you’ll sign the title over to them. To do this, you need to prove that you fully own the car.
Should you have a lien on the vehicle, or if you’re still making payments, you’ll have to keep making those payments until the vehicle is entirely paid off. Also, the lien holder is required to approve the sale of the vehicle to the junkyard and sign off the title.
What Happens If You’ve Lost the Vehicle Title?
It’s not uncommon for junk vehicles to have no vehicle title – after all, why would you keep all the documentation for a vehicle with little to zero value to you?
If you’ve lost your vehicle title, don’t worry, you can still sell a damaged car to a car buyer, like Sell The Car USA. All you need to do is to request a duplicate copy of the title from your state’s DMV.
What You Need to Know About a Bill of Sale
When selling a damaged or non-running car, you must provide a bill of sale and file a copy of it with your state’s DMV. This is especially important, regardless of the vehicle’s registration status. Why? If you don’t, you’re still legally responsible for the vehicle.
Once you have filed a bill of sale with the DMV, you are legally no longer responsible for the vehicle. This absolves you of any legal responsibility – and is something that everyone should do when they sell a damaged car or any car for that matter.
The good news is that it’s quick and easy. Most states have specific forms for owners to complete when selling a non-running car. But if you’re in any doubt of your legal responsibilities, it’s always a good idea to check with the car buyer or DMV.
Quick, Simple and Easy!
As you’ve probably gathered, it’s quick, simple and easy to sell a non-running car to a buyer like Sell The Car USA. Best of all, they’ll come and collect your car completely FREE of charge.
