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If you are buying (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-essential-things-to-know-when-considering-buying-a-classic-car) and restoring a classic car for your own use, it’s usually considered a labor of love. When you’ve got an emotional connection to the car, the end result is more about how the car makes...

When it comes time to sell your car (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-essential-things-to-know-about-selling-a-car), either because of an upgrade or a life change, then there are two primary options: trading it in at a dealer or selling it privately. If you trade a car in,...

When you sell your car you want to make extra money on the sale. Keep your car's resale value high by keeping your car clean and well maintained.

Create a contract and bill of sale to stay protected when selling your used car. Always include the vehicle information, VIN, and odometer reading.

Washing, waxing and detailing the car; taking great photos, and researching price are great ways to get the most money when selling your car.

Perhaps Perhaps you’ve never needed your car title before, but now that you are thinking about selling it, transferring ownership, or using it as collateral for a loan, the car title is needed. Over time it’s not unusual to misplace...

Without Without a car title, you can’t sell your car, use it as a trade-in, or even register it in another state. Obviously, it’s important that you protect this document, but that’s harder than you might think. Too many people...

Titles Titles – they’re crucial parts of vehicle ownership. In fact, this certificate is really all there is that proves you’re the owner of the car. The problem is that titles can easily be lost or misplaced. They can also...

Without Without a car title, you’re in a tight spot if you decide to sell the car or trade it in on a new one. The same thing applies if you move out of Indiana – you can’t register it...

Do Do you have plans of selling your car in the future? What about transferring ownership, perhaps passing it over to one of your kids when they turn 16? In order to do either of these you’ll need to have...

When your vehicle is no longer roadworthy, that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth any money. No matter how old or run down you vehicle might be, there’s still a chance to get money for it. There are a lot of...

It’s It’s exciting to buy a new car (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-purchase-a-brand-new-car), but when you have a vehicle that you need to get rid of before you can complete your purchase, it makes it more stressful and complicated. You could: Gift the car...

A bill of sale is especially important when selling high-value items like used cars. You will need a computer, printer, photo ID, and a notary public.

Knowing the value and worth of your car is important, especially if you ever need to sell your car. The Kelley Blue Book is a good way to do this.

If you are a performance car owner, chances are that you love the feel of raw power that your car gives you while driving. Eventually, though, you might find that you have to sell your beloved vehicle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-essential-things-to-know-about-selling-a-car), whether due...

For For those who own a car they have a car title that proves this ownership. Keeping this title somewhere safe is of the utmost of importance, which usually doesn’t mean storing it in your car. If the unfortunate should...

Owning Owning your own vehicle is an exciting and proud moment. In the United States as proof of this ownership you are given something that is called a Certificate of Title, or a car title. It is in fact a...

Without Without your car’s title, you cannot register it in Florida, or in another state if you’re moving out of Florida. In addition, you can’t sell it, trade it in, or use it as collateral for a loan. Obviously, this...

The The title to your car is the only thing that proves ownership. If it’s lost, you’ll find that there are many things you cannot do. For instance, if you’ve just moved to Georgia, you can’t register your car, which...

While While you may think you have placed your car title somewhere safe there is no guarantee that it won't be lost at some point or even worse it could be stolen. This title is what proves you are the...