repair shop is selling a trailer. they say they have no title. they tell me i can Apply with Secretary of state lost or stolen title. could be legit could be stolen with plate that belongs to a different trailer. where else on a Hyundai or any other van trailer can I find vin number to make sure it was not stolen ? is it somewhere on a frame ?
buying trailer without title
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Shop can put a mechanics lien on it much easier then you can. With that they can get title a LOT easier
LoneRanger and ZVar Thank this. -
Ask the local police to check if it's stolen.
I doubt the current sequence is for the purchaser to claim the title is lost or stolen title. That should be something the owner/seller does.Last Call Thanks this. -
all good info thanx. ..do you know if there is any other place I can look for VIN on the trailer ? maybe frame ?
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manufacturer plate can be easily replaced. I need to verify that VIN on the manufacturer plate matches vin on the frame and in any other place that is permanent to the trailer
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It may vary from state to state but Arkansas the last registered owner has to sign the lost title paperwork. New title comes in there name then they endorse it to you.
A mechanics lein is a process that must go trough the court. Even if the registered owner doesn’t show. There must be proof of money owed, storage etc. it can be gotten but isn’t fast in either case.
I know a lot of people that were sold vehicles or trailers and promised a title from shop, storage facility or tow company I ain’t sure I know any one that actually got one.
Good rule is no title in hand or at a bankers desk......don’t buy itBadmon, blairandgretchen, kemosabi49 and 1 other person Thank this. -
Cars have the additional VIN stamped on the frame facing upward so you need a mirror to read it. I would suspect trailers also do the same. As you mentioned, it's too easy to replace the one on the nose. Why is the shop selling a trailer with no paperwork ?
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