Rev Up Your Knowledge: Mastering Jump Starts and Skipping Issues in Your Car

The Expert Podcast

Introduction to Title Issues:

• Addressing the common problem of jumping or skipping titles when buying and selling vehicles online.
• Many use platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and OfferUp to trade cars.

Understanding Title Basics:

• A title isn't just a vehicle ownership certificate; it contains important details about the current and previous owners.
• Front of the title shows the current owner; the back indicates who it's been signed over to.

Illegal Practice of Jumping Titles:

• Selling a vehicle without transferring the title properly is illegal in most states.
• It's akin to tax evasion and complicates obtaining a valid title in your name.

Implications of a Misused Title:

• Simply having a certificate doesn't mean it's usable if you're not the intended recipient listed on the back.
• Attempts to alter or invalidate the title (e.g., using correction fluid) render it useless.

Solutions to Title Problems:

• Options like bonded titles or court order titles can rectify these issues.
• Detailed guidance available on our website for fixing jumped or skipped titles yourself or through our title services.

Buying Safely Online:

• Before exchanging money, ensure you receive a valid title directly from the owner listed on the front.
• Verify their identity to prevent scams or forged signatures.

Conclusion and Key Advice:

• Never proceed with a vehicle purchase unless a valid title is in hand.
• Encourage sellers to obtain a new title in their name before transferring ownership to avoid legal and administrative complications.