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• How can I prove my car was never salvaged when I'm selling it?

  • Reports and Records > Vehicle Records

  Proving History The best way to prove your car was never salvaged when you’re selling it is to present title history records such as those maintained in a vehicle history report. A vehicle history report contains all kinds of important information about the history of a car, such as accident and repair history and whether the car was ever salvaged. What is a Salvage? When a vehicle is involved in a serious accident that results in major damage, sometimes the damage costs end up being worth more than the car itself. In such cases, insurance companies will usually buy the car and sell it off as a salvaged vehicle. In some cases, a person buying a salvaged vehicle, such as a mechanic, will repair the vehicle and either use it or re-sell it. The problem is, any vehicle that was once a..

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• What if the person selling a used car doesn't have complete service records?

  • Reports and Records > Vehicle Records

  Incomplete Service Records It’s not unusual for a person selling a used car not to have complete service records. Without complete service records, however, it is highly recommended that you find other ways of qualifying the condition of a used car, such as by obtaining a vehicle history report. There are a few reasons why a used car seller doesn’t have complete service records. The seller is not the original owner and doesn’t have access to service records prior to the purchase of the car. The seller performed maintenance, such as oil changes, on his own. These are not reported but may be perfectly good repairs. The seller never performed regular maintenance on the car. The seller lost or didn't keep service records. All of these are causes for concern when considering..

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• Can I buy or sell a car if I have a warrant?

  • Tickets Fines Citations > Warrants

  There’s no law against this. However, if you sell the vehicle to an out of state buyer who, by law, must submit to a Vehicle Identification Number inspection, you will be exposing yourself to police scrutiny. This also bears true with buying a vehicle. If you register and title it under your name, your arrest warrant will appear on DMV records. And there’s a strong chance DMV officials will alert local..

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• How many vehicles can I sell a year before I have to get an auto dealers license?

  • Buying and Selling > Dealers And Salesperson > Car Dealers License

  Dealers License Requirements for Auto Sales by State The definition of a car dealer is different in every state. In some states, such as Indiana, you can sell up to 12 cars per calendar year before you qualify as a dealer, while in other states, such as Oregon, car dealers are anyone selling cars - including used cars and new cars - for profit, regardless of the number sold. More specifically, any person selling a vehicle that is not his own, or a vehicle that was purchased for the express purpose resale, is considered a dealer in these states. Once you qualify as an auto dealer, you are required to carry a state-issued dealer license. For this reason, it is important to know the number of car sales permitted, before you qualify for an auto dealers license. Consult the grid below for the..

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• How do I apply for a TX auto salesperson license?

  • Buying and Selling > Dealers And Salesperson > Auto Salesperson License

  No Sales Person License Required in Texas Texas does not have an salesperson license for car sales, so auto dealers don’t have to check for licensure during the salesperson hiring process; although, there are strict dealer requirements for obtaining a car dealer license for a business that sells new cars or used cars. Perhaps a Representative License? However, a representative license is needed if you wish to work as an agent or employee for a manufacturer, distributor, or converter of motor vehicles. You also need a representative license if you plan to perform any duty in the state of Texas relating to the distribution or sale of motor vehicles or plan to contact car dealers and vehicle sales persons within the state on behalf of a company that manufactures, distributes, or..

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