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Posted by swedensky (Member # 12185) on
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Just had a few questions to make sure I go through the process correctly..
I'm selling my car that I have a loan on private party. I plan on meeting the buyer at the credit union (he's going through the same as my lienholder).
My biggest question is DMV question...
The buyer is saying I have to go to the DMV before hand and swap my plates (I have custom/vanity plates that I'm transferring to my truck) and THEN sell it to him...doesn't make sense to me? I thought I could just take the plates off, sell it with a bill of sale and release of liability and then it is HIS responsibility to go to DMV and apply for plates and registration?
Please let me know if there's anything else I should know before hand. Thanks CAFords!!
Posted by Wht86drop (Member # 12104) on
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From what i know and understand you can keep your plates and the new owner pays the 20 bucks for new plates. I could be wrong but ive seen my cousins keep their special plates without an issue.
Posted by NvrGoFullRetard (Member # 1633) on
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You can take those plates and then transfer when u want. U own those plates. Thats why you have to pay extra on then every year. I had to do the same thing when my brother died and I had to change everything from the truck and plates. You can give him or sell the plates but it will be another fee to him at the dmv
Posted by 9cobrasvt8 (Member # 11078) on
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You selling the stang? Lol
Posted by swedensky (Member # 12185) on
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You selling the stang? Lol
Haha been up for a few weeks..found a buyer this week. Came and looked at it yesterday and now its coming down to the figuring out the payoff, DMV, etc
Posted by eldog68 (Member # 12928) on
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We just did this. Take the plates off and sign a release form at dmv. The rest is on him.
Posted by trickflow211 (Member # 8503) on
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I sell cars without plates all the time
It's $50 for new 2 plates
Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on
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Credit unions won't finance the loan until the new plates are on the car. They don't want the hassle of dealing with the paperwork being held up since they want their titling documents asap.
A new set of plates at DMV will run you $17. Go spend a few bucks and get it done so you can sell your $40,000 car
[ 2015-09-13, 12:19 PM: Message edited by: 50 Deep ]
Posted by swedensky (Member # 12185) on
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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
Credit unions won't finance the loan until the new plates are on the car. They don't want the hassle of dealing with the paperwork being held up since they want their titling documents asap.
A new set of plates at DMV will run you $17. Go spend a few bucks and get it done so you can sell your $40,000 car
I don't have an issue paying $17 but I felt like he was trying to have me basically pay another years reg for him....my custom plates are going to be transferred to my truck, which has its own current (standard) plates and reg right now.
I also didn't really want to go to DMV, swap plates, and then run into an issue with not selling the car (if he backed out) etc.
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on
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Originally posted by swedensky:
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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
Credit unions won't finance the loan until the new plates are on the car. They don't want the hassle of dealing with the paperwork being held up since they want their titling documents asap.
A new set of plates at DMV will run you $17. Go spend a few bucks and get it done so you can sell your $40,000 car
I don't have an issue paying $17 but I felt like he was trying to have me basically pay another years reg for him....my custom plates are going to be transferred to my truck, which has its own current (standard) plates and reg right now.
I also didn't really want to go to DMV, swap plates, and then run into an issue with not selling the car (if he backed out) etc.
Are the tags due anytime soon. An due you really want to sell it.
Posted by swedensky (Member # 12185) on
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Tags are good until June/16
No I don't want to sell it, but I've made the firm decision to do it.
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on
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Originally posted by swedensky:
Tags are good until June/16
No I don't want to sell it, but I've made the firm decision to do it.
Then the tags can not be renewed at this time the dmv only renew the tags at 3 months out.
Posted by swedensky (Member # 12185) on
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Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
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Originally posted by swedensky:
Tags are good until June/16
No I don't want to sell it, but I've made the firm decision to do it.
Then the tags can not be renewed at this time the dmv only renew the tags at 3 months out.
So I can just sell him the car with no plates, and he goes to the DMV and starts fresh?
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on
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Originally posted by swedensky:
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Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
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Originally posted by swedensky:
Tags are good until June/16
No I don't want to sell it, but I've made the firm decision to do it.
Then the tags can not be renewed at this time the dmv only renew the tags at 3 months out.
So I can just sell him the car with no plates, and he goes to the DMV and starts fresh?
If the loan company says the car has to have plates on it then get the plates what I'd a 20-50 loss on a 40 car.
Posted by swedensky (Member # 12185) on
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And I should do that beforehand?
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on
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Originally posted by swedensky:
And I should do that beforehand?
I would and be done with it.
Posted by swedensky (Member # 12185) on
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Thanks for the help! ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Posted by 1NastyBullitt (Member # 12588) on
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Question. How did you go about getting custom plates on your car. I always thought you couldn't get personal plates on a car you car paying on.
Posted by swedensky (Member # 12185) on
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Originally posted by 1NastyBullitt:
Question. How did you go about getting custom plates on your car. I always thought you couldn't get personal plates on a car you car paying on.
Nope, no different. Went online to order them, and when they showed up i picked them up.
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Don't you have a whole office of dmv title clerks and finance dept at your work that can answer any one of these questions
Posted by swedensky (Member # 12185) on
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Don't you have a whole office of dmv title clerks and finance dept at your work that can answer any one of these questions
Don't the people on this forum live in cities with a mechanic they can ask their questions? Did you have an issue with it, or what is your deal?
And if you want the answer yes I work in a RETAIL dealership, which is separate from private party. I can't sell my car through my dealership, it's finance managers, or its DMV clerks.
Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on
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Originally posted by swedensky:
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Don't you have a whole office of dmv title clerks and finance dept at your work that can answer any one of these questions
Don't the people on this forum live in cities with a mechanic they can ask their questions? Did you have an issue with it, or what is your deal?
And if you want the answer yes I work in a RETAIL dealership, which is separate from private party. I can't sell my car through my dealership, it's finance managers, or its DMV clerks.
Im sure he is saying why didn't you ask a dmv clerk at your job.
Posted by stanger00 (Member # 13818) on
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Originally posted by swedensky:
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Don't you have a whole office of dmv title clerks and finance dept at your work that can answer any one of these questions
Don't the people on this forum live in cities with a mechanic they can ask their questions? Did you have an issue with it, or what is your deal?
And if you want the answer yes I work in a RETAIL dealership, which is separate from private party. I can't sell my car through my dealership, it's finance managers, or its DMV clerks.
Little defensive?
He was just asking if you tried the subject matter experts at the dealership you work at if they have any experience with buying/selling vehicles with custom tags.
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on
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Originally posted by stanger00:
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Originally posted by swedensky:
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Don't you have a whole office of dmv title clerks and finance dept at your work that can answer any one of these questions
Don't the people on this forum live in cities with a mechanic they can ask their questions? Did you have an issue with it, or what is your deal?
And if you want the answer yes I work in a RETAIL dealership, which is separate from private party. I can't sell my car through my dealership, it's finance managers, or its DMV clerks.
Little defensive?
He was just asking if you tried the subject matter experts at the dealership you work at if they have any experience with buying/selling vehicles with custom tags.
Different rules when selling a car private party then retail
Posted by stanger00 (Member # 13818) on
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Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
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Originally posted by stanger00:
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Originally posted by swedensky:
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Don't you have a whole office of dmv title clerks and finance dept at your work that can answer any one of these questions
Don't the people on this forum live in cities with a mechanic they can ask their questions? Did you have an issue with it, or what is your deal?
And if you want the answer yes I work in a RETAIL dealership, which is separate from private party. I can't sell my car through my dealership, it's finance managers, or its DMV clerks.
Little defensive?
He was just asking if you tried the subject matter experts at the dealership you work at if they have any experience with buying/selling vehicles with custom tags.
Different rules when selling a car private party then retail
So, what you are saying is that a DMV clerk at a retail dealership does not know how to deal with custom tag with regard to a private party sale. Because dealerships never buy cars from customers who have custom plates... They must just get a temp tag and let the seller keep their plates.
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on
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Those office assholes act like they're always too busy plus outside of new car dmv rules, they're probably just as knowledgeable on the subject as your average cafords lowballer. There are not many people who even qualify for a 30-40k loan payoffs with personalized plates on here though.
Posted by stanger00 (Member # 13818) on
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Originally posted by 135.0:
Those office assholes act like they're always too busy plus outside of new car dmv rules, they're probably just as knowledgeable on the subject as your average cafords lowballer. There are not many people who even qualify for a 30-40k loan payoffs with personalized plates on here though.
Yeah, why bother wasting their time with such trivial questions that is within their scope. Got it.
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Originally posted by swedensky:
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Don't you have a whole office of dmv title clerks and finance dept at your work that can answer any one of these questions
Don't the people on this forum live in cities with a mechanic they can ask their questions? Did you have an issue with it, or what is your deal?
And if you want the answer yes I work in a RETAIL dealership, which is separate from private party. I can't sell my car through my dealership, it's finance managers, or its DMV clerks.
You seem defensive on a simple question. I just know they usually have clerks who deal with dmv directly all the time ,and deal with the exact situation you are experiencing .. And you can probly get a direct and quicker responses from them is all. I did not mean anything by it at all.. And I don't get personal on forums at all .. Just a question
Posted by swedensky (Member # 12185) on
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Sorry, didn't mean to be a bitch, was in a funk.
Yes I asked our DMV clerk, however when we take in a car that has personal plates here we fill out a separate form, slap on paper plates and charge the next buyer for a full year of registration.
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on
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Originally posted by stanger00:
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Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
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Originally posted by stanger00:
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Originally posted by swedensky:
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Don't you have a whole office of dmv title clerks and finance dept at your work that can answer any one of these questions
Don't the people on this forum live in cities with a mechanic they can ask their questions? Did you have an issue with it, or what is your deal?
And if you want the answer yes I work in a RETAIL dealership, which is separate from private party. I can't sell my car through my dealership, it's finance managers, or its DMV clerks.
Little defensive?
He was just asking if you tried the subject matter experts at the dealership you work at if they have any experience with buying/selling vehicles with custom tags.
Different rules when selling a car private party then retail
So, what you are saying is that a DMV clerk at a retail dealership does not know how to deal with custom tag with regard to a private party sale. Because dealerships never buy cars from customers who have custom plates... They must just get a temp tag and let the seller keep their plates.
Have you every bought a car private party and used a credit union to make the purchase the make you do lots of different things then you would purchasing from a dealer.
Posted by stanger00 (Member # 13818) on
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Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
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Originally posted by stanger00:
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Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
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Originally posted by stanger00:
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Originally posted by swedensky:
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Don't you have a whole office of dmv title clerks and finance dept at your work that can answer any one of these questions
Don't the people on this forum live in cities with a mechanic they can ask their questions? Did you have an issue with it, or what is your deal?
And if you want the answer yes I work in a RETAIL dealership, which is separate from private party. I can't sell my car through my dealership, it's finance managers, or its DMV clerks.
Little defensive?
He was just asking if you tried the subject matter experts at the dealership you work at if they have any experience with buying/selling vehicles with custom tags.
Different rules when selling a car private party then retail
So, what you are saying is that a DMV clerk at a retail dealership does not know how to deal with custom tag with regard to a private party sale. Because dealerships never buy cars from customers who have custom plates... They must just get a temp tag and let the seller keep their plates.
Have you every bought a car private party and used a credit union to make the purchase the make you do lots of different things then you would purchasing from a dealer.
Bought and sold using credit unions. Last one I wrote a contract between buyer and I that they would cover registry and license plate issues. They paid the registration since I suspended it and they paid for new plates since I had vanity plates. When I bought a car credit union wouldn't give me money without sellers present. Setup another contract with seller to hand me the title so I can register it and then I got the loan after it was in my name. Gave the sellers their money and picked up my collateral.
All different experiences however they all required current registration and I knew that before hand.
Retail DMV clerks/associates/administrators whatever they're called could care less about how a credit union handles vanity plates. From what I gather from the resident CAFORD experts.
[ 2015-09-16, 12:15 PM: Message edited by: stanger00 ]
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