How long does a dealer have to transfer title in California?

You must pay transfer fees within 10 days of the sale. If you miss that deadline, you will be charged a late penalty after 30 days.

Can I sue a dealership for not giving me a title in Texas?

Another option is to contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and file a complaint. They have the procedures online for filing a complaint against a dealer for failing to transfer the title. It’s a fairly simple process and free.

Can I sue a dealership for lying?

Yes, you can sue a car dealership for lying to you in some situations. It is unlawful and is known as fraud or misrepresentation. You are protected under consumer law and can choose to file a lawsuit with the help of an auto fraud attorney.

What is the penalty for not transferring title within 30 days in California?

— 60 percent of the license fee if you are 31 days to one year late. There are additional late fees – displayed elsewhere on the DMV’s website – that add up to $20 per vehicle if you are one to 10 days late, $30 if you are 11 to 30 days late and $60 if you are 31 days to one year late.

Am I stuck with a car if I signed the paperwork but did not drive it off the lot?

If You’ve Signed Paperwork and Want To Back Out… If you take the car, you’re probably stuck unless the dealership can’t complete the deal at the agreed upon terms (eg, they can’t arrange financing for some reason). If you haven’t taken the car, contact the dealer board or consumer affairs board.

What happens to the car title when you sell a car?

When this happens the first dealer keeps the car title until the second dealer pays him the money. Dealers cheat dealers as much as they cheat you. Even if the selling dealer has the title he may have put it up as collateral to a ‘floor planner’ who finances the inventory at a new or used car dealer.

What happens when you buy a used car from a dealer?

If you buy a used car from a dealer and finance it, the title will be mailed when the loan is paid. If you pay cash to a dealer for a used car the dealer will transfer the title to you. Leave the dealership with receipt of registration and a copy of the title application.

What if the dealer does not have a title for transfer?

So, if the dealer fails to obtain a title for transfer to you within five days of the expiration date of the dealer-issued tag (25 days from the purchase date), you may apply for one 30-day temporary tag at your county Tax Commissioner’s Tag Office.

What do you need to know when buying a salvage title?

This is called rescission or revocation. Check the title history. Title branding on a vehicle title will disclose if a Department of Motor Vehicle has “branded” the vehicle as a salvage or flood title. You should always make the seller show you the title before you sign papers. This will help prevent auto dealer fraud.