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How to sell your car quick the and get price that you want?

Your thinking about selling your car, but want to sell your car quick then this information is for you pay close attention and only do as i recommend if you want a sweet pay day.

First and fore most in order to sell any vehicle for more than its book value, you have to fix, so be ready to put in some elbow grease. Don’t  think you are going to wash and vacuum  the car and expect to get it sell it fast. Here’s is what I want you to do, make a list of everything that is wrong with the vehicle.

If you do not have any idea about automotive just hang tight I just the right suggestion for you. For the non automotive head find a local repair shop and have them inspect every part of the vehicle.

With your list of repairs go through it and begin to fix things in order of importance. Order of importance is a bit vague. whats defined as important in my terms, you may not think its important to fix.

I am going to list general repairs that should in fact be done if you want to sell your car quick.

Here is how to sell a car fast by fixing these list of things

Oil leaks looking under the hood of a car that’s for sale is going to happen no matter what you do. put your self in the buyers shoes for a second.

Wouldn’t you feel some discomfort when seeing tons of oils leaks on a car you are trying to buy. you know right there and then after you buy that vehicle you’ll have oil leaking all over your driveway.

Good engine When I say good engine, I mean smooth running on all how ever many cylinders that the vehicle has. I.E No check engine lights appear on

Air condition If you live in sunny south Florida as I do, pretty much all year long it’s hot. not having air condition when selling a car is an automatic deal-breaker.

Heater for some of you all in who live in freezing sub zero winter months buying a car with no heater is just as buying a car with nice cold air condition.

There vehicle that your potential customer is buying is not only for them, its for the whole family. Some of their most delicate passengers ride in it too like Babies, grandmas, and grandpas.

Noises can you imagine driving around town with your car making the most obnoxious noises. I’m not buying any car that sound like its not going to make it 2 days after I buy it.

cleanliness I have a car buying rule of thumb that if the car is dirty on the inside where a person spends most of their time, then why would the even bother fixing or repairing any part of that car.

Trust me when I tell you this, I’ve seen it too many times where customer come to get the car serviced and the interior of the car is destroyed and we recommend repairs and services and 90% of the time they wont buy anything.

Keep in mind cleanliness also includes cigarette smoke smelling car. Wash, and detail the car I am telling you it goes a long way.

When I buy a car to put it up for sale, I remove the seats and carpet to clean it thoroughly. I clean the seats while it is out of the car and depending on how damage the carpet is I will wash, and spray the carpet with carpet dye spray.

Good transmission the value of a good transmission is all about reliability and longevity.from a car buyer’s perspective, you don’t want to keep buying cars year in and year out.

When you buy a used car, your in it for the long haul with the expectation that you wont have to fix the transmission anytime soon.

Body damage You may be able to sell a car with a ding or two depending on where it’s at on the car, but anything that has a rebuilt title is a no no. From my professional experience, most cars with rebuilt titles are always the problem child in any house old that it resides in.

Best place to sell your car fast

When trying to sell your car fast, you can’t just put it up for sale at any random place. Here is a list of some of my favorite places to sell my cars.

Peddle.com

Autoblog.com

Backpage.com

Craigslist.com

Edmunds.com

KBB.com

Conclusion

If you want to sell your car fast, the list of things recommended above is a must if taking heed to. Follow it and you will get your self a nice payday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How to diagnose transmission problems?

The moment you feel your car transmission slipping , your heart skips a beat in the same moment then you say to yourself, here go transmission problems ugh . If you’ve been driving for 10 or more years, then the likely hood of you having to repair or replace a transmission before is an expensive experience you’ll never forget.

Your reading this post so you must be experiencing transmission problems. You’re in good hands because today you’ll learn step by step on how to diagnose transmission problems even if you’ve never been under the hood of a car ever.

Today you will learn step by step how to do automatic transmission troubleshooting and manual transmission troubleshooting.

Alright, let’s begin. First, allow me to educate you a little why cars do what they do.

what causes a transmission to slip?

Automatic transmission

  1. worn mechanical parts i.e transmission gears
  2. worn electrical parts i.e sensors, car computer, transmission control module
  3. low transmission fluid
  4. Lack of maintenance
  5. Electrical short in car i.e deteriorated wires inside transmission and connected to the exterior of the transmission, car ECU

Manual transmission

  1. Worn mechanical parts i.e gears
  2. worn electrical parts i.e sensors, and transmission control module
  3. worn clutch assembly
  4. low transmission fluid
  5. Electrical short in car i.e deteriorated wires inside transmission and connected to the exterior of transmission, car ECU

Automatic transmission troubleshooting

The first step in automatic transmission troubleshooting is verifying that the transmission fluid level is at its full level. Tools needed for checking the transmission fluid is minimal. you just need a napkin or an old rag.

Here’s how to check the transmission fluid. Some cars and trucks have what is called a dipstick. Some cars and trucks don’t have a dipstick and transmission fluid level are checked from underneath the vehicle. To find out if your car has a dipstick or not you will need to look under the hood of the vehicle for a dipstick that will be marked trans.

If you want to take the most precise route of finding out where the where the trans dipstick is located you will need access to an online car repair manual. I’ve been using this easy to understand online car repair manual for the past 12 years. You will need to create an account and pay a small fee to get access to the information for your specific car. The sign-up process has only 10 pieces of information to fill out, it’s really fast . I paid only 25.99 for a year’s access which is fairly inexpensive. Head over there and get the information for your vehicle.

In the past, I’ve tried to use Google to get information on my cars that I was working on, and it took me hours just to figure out simple information, and I was even misled by people that had no idea about what they were talking about. I could have just gone straight to a reputable source.

Once you’ve figured out what the transmission level should be at, the next step is to check to see if the check engine light is on. Warning just because you do not see a check engine light on, that doesn’t mean there isn’t any engine codes or transmission codes.

I know you’re probably saying I don’t have access to a car code scanner, but if you stick with me I’ll show you how to get access to one without breaking the piggy bank.

Transmission fluid low/leaking common areas to check

  1. Transmission line leak
  2. Transmission tail shaft seal leak
  3. Transmission front seal leak
  4. Transmission axle seal leak
  5. Transmission leaking from torque converter
  6. Transmission case leak
  7. Transfer case leaking transmission fluid
  8. Transmission cooler line fitting leak
  9. Transmission cooler leaking into radiator

How to check transmission fluid on automatic transmission

The most general way to check the fluid on an automatic transmission is to start the vehicle put it park and pull the dipstick wipe it off and insert it again to see the fluid level, and color of the fluid. If the automatic transmission fluid has a nasty smell like it’s burned, that’s a sign fluid was overheated.

Some vehicles automatic transmission fluid is checked in neutral while the engine is running. Some vehicles have instructions written on the transmission dipstick on whether to check the transmission fluid in park or neutral. The Honda Acura brand, you have to start the vehicle then shut it off to check the transmission fluid. Remember this is just a general procedure for checking fluid on an automatic transmission, and you’ll need to get access to an  online car repair manual.

Types of automatic transmission fluid 

There are many types of transmission fluid, but I am going to list the most generally used types of automatic transmission fluid.

  1. Automatic transmission fluid
  2. CVT fluid Continuously variable transmission specifically engineered for CVT transmission 

Be certain that you do not put the incorrect type of transmission fluid doing so will cause damage to transmission components. As stated before one of the ways to find out what type of transmission fluid your vehicle uses is to use an  online car repair manual.

what color should transmission fluid be?

Automatic transmission fluid that is in good condition will be cherry red. Take a look at the image and you’ll have an idea of what to look for in when checking the fluid and after you remove the transmission pan.

Next, you will need to get access to the transmission pan. If you don’t know the first step to removing the transmission pan, then you’ll need to find out through your online car repair manual. What you are going to do is remove the transmission pan and save the fluid for further inspection. Inspect the transmission pan and pan magnet for metal fragments.

I do not own these images their sole purpose is to be used as examples.

(TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL RECOMMENDED)

The image above represents transmission fluid mixed with coolant and is a really bad sign.

(TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL RECOMMENDED)

The image above represents an automatic transmission pan with the worn clutch material.

(TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL IS RECOMMENDED)

This image represents worn clutches and gears.

(TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL IS RECOMMENDED)

This image represents broken transmission components inside of the transmission. If you see any of these examples while inspecting the transmission, then transmission overhaul or replacement is needed.

How to read transmission codes

Knowing how to read transmission codes is vital to your diagnosis. Don’t get discouraged, it not as complicated as people make it out to be. If you can read, you can figure it out trust me. To read any check engine light or transmission codes, you will need a car code reader. Even if you see no codes present, you will still need to scan the transmission anyhow because codes could be pending. THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP.

Remember earlier when I told you I was going to show you how to get access to a car code reader without breaking the piggy bank? If you have ever seen a code reader that car mechanic use you know that they are bulky and hard to use. This code reader that I am about to recommend to you is called BlueDriver – Bluetooth Professional OBDII Scan Tool for iPhone®, iPad®, Android it’s easy to understand, and you use your smartphone as the car code reader.

This car code reader has all the bells and whistles features that $8,000 code reader has. The blue driver car code reader is an app that you can use on your phone. See today’s technology has allowed us to play with the big boys on a small budget.

All you need to do to use this as a car code reader is download the free app. You also need to purchase the blue driver sensor. The blue driver product has over 300 reviews on amazon with a 41/2 star. All the information about the BlueDriver – Bluetooth Professional OBDII Scan Tool for iPhone®, iPad®, Android is on amazon. just click the image below to read all about it.

False transmission problems

When your vehicle starts to jerk and skip a beat as if it has a transmission problem, it may not be a transmission issue. If the check engine light is on, you need to address the check engine light first. If upon checking the codes and find any codes that say miss fire on the engine side and no codes on the transmission side, the miss fire codes needs to be fixed first. Correction, if there is also transmission codes on the transmission side still fix the miss fire code first.

(Real life case study) How to read transmission codes and repair the problem

(Case study #1)

A 2008 Volkswagen wagon Jetta 2.5  was towed into the shop from a used car dealer. The car was banging in gears while driving. Every car that comes in with a transmission problem is diagnosed in this same order, and I highly recommend you do the same. The first thing we did was check for any error codes or check engine light, and saw the check engine light was illuminated.

We place the car code reader on the car and retrieved a code for the turbine speed sensor. We checked our  online car repair manual to see where it was located. We found out the turbine speed sensor is located inside of the transmission ugh. We checked to see if we could access the turbine speed sensor without removing the transmission.

Well, we were in luck. In order to replace the turbine speed sensor, we would have to remove the valve body. In this scenario really, the speed sensor may not even be the issue. There could possibly be a short meaning the wire that feeds the turbine speed sensor with its power or ground could be broken. We thought it was worth a shot because sensor fails all the time. We followed the instructions from our  online car repair manual and replaced the turbine speed sensor.

Wen we put everything back together we placed the car code reader back on the car to see if any codes were present and to our surprise, there it was the same code that we started out with was still there. We wanted to be for sure so we erased the code and took the car for another test drive.

The car was still banging in gears while driving. We scanned the car and the code was back now it was confirmed  for sure a wiring issue now. The next step we checked the transmission wires and connectors for damage. Bam, we found the problem.

A wire that feeds into the transmission harness was broken completely, and all we needed to do now is order a new main connector and wire pins. We spliced the wires and re-pined wires to its appropriate places. Rescanned the car and test drove it, it drove beautiful.

What caused the transmission wire harness to break?

Under the hood of the car is exposed to extreme temperatures as high as 180 degrees. We all know that anything exposed to that type of temperature over an extended amount of time has an increased chance of deterioration to the wire harness and sensor, it dry rot and fall apart.

In this case, what we usually do is clear the code and test drive the car again to see if the code comes back. If the code comes back then you have a problem for sure. Next, we verified that the transmission fluid level was full.

This car’s transmission fluid level is checked from the bottom of the car. You start the car then remove the plug and while the engine is running and if fluid drip’s out, then it is considered full as it was stated in the online car repair manual. Once the fluid level was confirmed full, and inspection around transmission pan and lines were not leaking, now it was time to get access to the transmission pan to look inside and inspect it.

Next, we removed  the transmission pan and found no signs of metal and clutch material on the transmission magnet.

(Case study #2)

My 2005 Dodge Durango 3.7 was shifting harshly through the gears. The first thing I did was check the transmission fluid level. The transmission fluid was at its level. There was no need to check for any leaks. next, I decided to diagnose the problem thoroughly and scanned to see if there were any check engine lights on or pending. To my surprise there was codes tcc code for torque converter clutch and a few others that I can;t remember.

Being that I worked for a transmission shop and had veterans that work there too, the transmission builder assisted me in my diagnosis. He looked at the codes and then at my transmission data. There is this one specific data that he was very adamant on checking to be sure the transmission was  not hurt too badly. The data subsection is called the CVI value aka the clutch volume index. 

In a simple explanation, the CVI value should not be over 150 total. my CVI value was 157. Not horribly bad but because I had the codes it was not shifting properly so that’s the reason for the extra 7 points. If the CVI value was in the 190 range than definitely the transmission is hurt.

Being that the builder has seen these values before, he knew what to recommend replacing. He recommended that I replace the solenoid pack inside of the transmission. I check my online car repair manual to see if I had to remove the transmission to replace it and found out I could do it without removing the transmission.

There was a known good solenoid laying around the shop. I cleaned it up and changed the solenoid pack, filter and gasket. I inspected the transmission pan and magnet and found normal wear and tear. No big chunks of metal, I was super happy. Reprogrammed the transmission adaptive values. This has to be done to reteach the transmission to drive normal and not duplicate its old condition.

I got in test drove the truck, and it drove as it was brand new again.

Removal of the transmission valve body and solenoid pack

valve body and solenoid pack. solenoid pack is the thing that has green rubber around it.

Old solenoid pack removed from valve body

My transmission pan is pretty clean. The magnet has a little wear and tear metal on the magnet.

Manual transmission troubleshooting

In order to do an accurate manual transmission troubleshooting, you first need to take note of any check engine light on or error warning on the instrument cluster. Remember even though you may not see in error messages or check engine light, you will still need to scan the vehicle with a car code scanner. Why? because codes and error messages could be pending and you will be able to see still see them with the car code scanner.

The next step is to get access to the manual transmission fluid. If you do not have a clue where to check the transmission fluid you will need to get access to the online car repair manual.

How to check transmission fluid on manual transmission

Checking the fluid level on a manual transmission is a much different process. Manual transmission, you do not need to have the car running in order to check the transmission fluid. There is no dipstick to check the transmission fluid.

Most manual transmissions fluid level is checked from the bottom of the vehicle. The manual transmission has two plugs, one to drain the transmission fluid and the other to fill. The fill plug is mounted higher on the transmission case housing than the drain.

To generally check if the manual transmission fluid is at its level, you will need to remove the fill plug to see if any liquid comes out. If fluid comes out its full, If no fluid comes out then its low on fluid or empty. This is just a general procedure to check manual transmission fluid level. To find the process for your vehicle you will need to get access to an  online car repair manual.

To get a better prognosis of the transmission’s health you will need to drain the fluid just as we did for the automatic transmission. When the fluid is drained into a clean container inspect the fluid to see if there are any metal shaving in the fluid. What you can also do is strain the manual transmission fluid into another container to see the amount of metal shaving that is collected in the strainer.

Manual transmission fluid color inspection

Take note of the color of the transmission fluid. It all depends if you change manual transmission fluid on time dictates how dirty it will be. Manual transmission fluid should not have a silver lining in it. If it was a silver look to it, the transmission is wearing on the inside.

Types of manual transmission fluid 

There are different types of manual transmission fluid. One type of fluid is MTF which looks similar to engine oil, and some manual transmission uses your regular automatic transmission fluid. Refer to an  online car repair manual to find which type of manual transmission fluid your vehicle uses.

Should I buy a used transmission or rebuild my transmission?

Based on the amount of damage that is done to the transmission, it is sometimes necessary to buy a used transmission from a salvage yard. If you choose to go this route,you will still need someone to install the transmission for you. If you use a transmission shop to install most like they would source out a used transmission from a salvage yard and give you a warranty. You can still buy it yourself, but the transmission shop will most likely not give you any warranty.

If you want to buy a used transmission from a salvage yard be sure to ask how many mile is on the transmission. I know that salvage yards do exaggerate the truth also so be sure to have that salvage yard remove the transmission pan and let you have a look inside. follow the same criteria for inspecting the transmission pan.

I really can’t say no to buying a used transmission from a salvage yard because every transmission situation is different. I will say this though if you go through the diagnosis process and the pan inspection for the automatic transmission is clean meaning no metal in the fluid, then rebuild the transmission. The same goes for the manual transmission fluid inspection.

How much does a used transmission cost from a salvage yard?

Most salvage yards have transmissions available with prices ranging from $400-$2500. again every car is different. it depends on the make and model of the car. Generally, auto repair shops get the best price so use a repair shop to get a better deal

How much does it cost to rebuild a transmission?

Average transmission repair cost can range from $1800 to $5000. It all depends on the vehicle you are driving.

(Real life example) I have seen a Mercedes-Benz transmission rebuild cost $4000 why because Mercedes-Benz has a valve body that goes bad. To repair the valve body you need a new valve body that cost $1000 and it needs to be reprogrammed with new software, and it cost $2000 to install and program the software. Generally, the European cars parts cost more than Asian and American vehicles.

Conclusion

Transmission problems drain your bank account ,and it drains your energy.  it doesn’t have to be that bad now that your arm with information that will give you a piece of mind. Always remember whether it’s a manual transmission or an automatic transmission to diagnose the problem in this order.

  1. Verify there is check engine light. if no check engine light is lit, still scan to see if there are any pending codes.
  2. verify fluid level
  3. check for leaks
  4. Drop transmission pan/ drain fluid to inspect pan and fluid
  5. Use your  online car repair manual for assistance
  6. check wire harness and connectors for broken wires and corrosion
  7. Repair problem is it is not too difficult to get to

Are you having transmission problems? I want to know the year make and model and give me more details about the symptoms. Leave your questions in the comments, and we’ll answer your questions.

 

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1 Used Car Rule That Will Save You Time Energy And Money When Buying A Used Car

I’ve come to realization that not a lot of people know how to buy a used car. To begin with they barely know the lemon law for used cars They allow tire kickers to waste their time, and convince them to continue looking at a car for sale that isn’t worth their time to begin with.

In my used car search whether it be a used car dealership near me, or buying a used car from a private seller, this is my One used car rule that I follow each and every time to sift and sort through tire kickers and that want to sell junk used cars . If you follow this used car rule,  you will know which used cars to avoid like the plague.

This rule is so simple, but so powerful. So simple that most people shopping for a used car don’t take it into consideration when car shopping.

Trust me this works you will not waste your time any longer. Unless you are anything like I am who likes a good challenge sometimes like buying a car that’s a 3 out of 10 and putting a little elbow grease in it to make that car look and perform better.

Alright so enough with the fluff, lets get to it.

My secret little used car shopping rule

What does the inside, and outside of that car look like? That’s not a trick question. If you can ask yourself that question every time your about to buy a used car you’ll notice in minutes that the car is a waste of your time.

time your about to buy a used car it will save you tremendous amount of time, and hassle. If a car is clean and well maintained on the inside its a plus. If the owner of the car takes good care of the interior of their car, more than likely under the hood is just as clean. This is not the case for every car, but the majority

Here is why. If a someone is selling a used car and they didn’t even take the time to prep the car before putting it up for sale, why consider buying it.

That little bit of information is just  pre qualifying and letting you know that you can spend some more time there. Some of you may ask and say how are you absolutely sure that is a rule that is even concrete to follow.

Out of the 12 plus years I’ve been in the auto repair services, I have compile more than enough data to see that the  trend among people who do not maintain the interior of the car will not even bother to repair their car. The only way that their car is going to get fixed is when it stops driving. Its true, some people do really ride it till the wheels fall off.

Car maintenance checklist of a poorly maintained interior

  1. Juice stains on seats and roof
  2. Dingy smelly interior
  3. More than 3 broken interior and exterior pieces
  4. Dusty interior with thick dirt film
  5. Tape on window

This is just a short list of things I could go on, and on. How about the cars that you have to enter on the passenger side. They weren’t annoyed enough to get it fixed they just continue to enter from the other side. Might I add none of the windows work and to add insult to injury, the car air conditioning doesn’t work either.

When I worked at repair shops in the pas, when a customer would show up to get an oil change as a part of their vehicle maintenance schedule. The first thing that  all ways see when an auto repair shop give’s the customer recommended maintenance list, the majority of the time the customer that has a badly maintained car interior and exterior says no to all of the recommendations on the vehicle maintenance checklist.

Conclusion

Spend 5 minutes total look at the interior and exterior.

 

 

 

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Lost Car Title? Here’s How To Get A Duplicate Car Title In 24hrs

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So you just noticed that you can’t find the car title for some reason. Maybe you totally lost it through theft, misplaced it or it is badly defaced.

Can you imagine you are about to show the title to someone who is interested in buying your current vehicle and realize it’s gone? This leaves you looking like some type of scam artist trying to sell a car without a title.

Don’t sweat it, though; you can actually get a duplicate car title through your local department of motor vehicles within the next 24hrs.

Alright, let’s get straight to it I want to show you how to apply for a lost car title. First things first you have to go to your state’s DMV short for the department of motor vehicle website and complete a few DMV forms.

One of the forms that I am familiar with is a lost title application. This form is a must have to successfully file for a lost car title. Not all states have the same procedures for replacing a lost car title. So you have to visit your state website for more accurate information.

Also, close to about 36 states’ DMV regulations are fully guided by information available at the NMVTIS (National Motor Vehicle Title Information System). The rest are partial participants.

This is basically a consumer protection body that provides vital information on vehicle theft and any other related fraudulent deals involving participating or partially participating states registered cars.

The NMVTIS is charged with providing a safe and fast link among all car titling state agencies for title information confirmation. NMVTIS receives most of its information from individual states and this covers salvage, insurance and junk reports on vehicles.

24-hour car title replacement

If you need a title right away, you can apply for an expedited car title.
There is an additional fee for the fast processing of the title. Usually, a Requests must be submitted at a particular time and will be either shipped via UPS or available for pick-up.
You can apply in person at a number at your local DMV locations, by mail, or by phone. Phone orders are accepted and must be paid by credit card.

How long does it take to get a car title from your state’s DMV?

Even though I said that you can get your duplicate car title within 24hrs, if you’re reading this after 5 pm on a Friday then you’ll have to wait until Monday morning. Department of motor vehicles operating hours vary from state to state, but it’s pretty standard to see DMV’S open 9-5.

On average, almost all state ran agencies have the same requirements and it typically takes about 5 business days to receive your duplicate car title.

How much for duplicate car title?

All costs to get a duplicate car title vary from state to state. Some car titles will on average cost anywhere between $70 and $85 for instant replacement depending on the state this is being carried out. Payments can be done in various ways including cash, checks, credit cards, money orders or PayPal where applicable.

The DMV websites highlighted below has a search bar at the very top of the webpage. For best results, I’ve noticed that when you type a duplicate car title, it points you to the information faster. Click on your state for more current and precise information.

What is the general procedure to acquire a car title replacement?

All states have their own regulations to follow when applying for a car title replacement but in general, the steps below will give you a guideline on what you need to do.

Go to your local DMV (full service) office or visit their website to find out their location and working hours. Obtain an application for from the office if you have no access to the internet or download it from your state’s DMV website.

Find out from your state’s DMV how much you need to pay for the entire process. Some application forms normally give you a list of the documents you will be required to submit together with the application but where this is not available please ask your DMV agency for the details.

In most cases, you will be asked to provide proof of vehicle ownership by bringing with your ID, insurance, VIN which is short for Vehicle Identification Number, registration, title number, or license plate number. Include any lien information where applicable. Fill the application form by providing specific information requested by your local DMV.

Some of the commonly required information includes; Personal information such as full names of applicant, SSN (social security number), contacts, D.O.B. (date of birth), address and information about your driver’s license.

Provide information on the odometer reading, make, and model and body color of your car. Include the reason for requesting a title replacement such as theft, damage, misplacement or any other viable reason.

Finally, you are required to sign the application form. This can either be done in front of a PN (Public Notary) or a representative from the DMV office as guided by some DMV state policies. When everything is in order and checks out with the relevant authorities then it’s time to submit your application form accompanied by the payment(s) to the DMV.

The DMV can then issue you with the replacement title or have it mailed to you. For instant replacement titling, you need to be there in person to wait and collect the complete processed title certificate.

What else do I need to know?

The missing title should be reported to the state license bureau and a form should be filled as guided by your local office appropriately. From here you will be guided on how to go forward with the rest of the process.

Some states also allow you to send someone to the DMV on your behalf provided they have their ID and a copy of your plus a signed power of attorney. It is also important to note that where a close family member or friend is not available then there are numerous reputable and trusted agencies out there to carry out the title replacement procedure for you at a fee.

All of the DMV website listed below has a search bar at the very top of the webpage. For best results I’ve noticed when you type duplicate car title, it points you to the information faster. Click on your state below.

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