On Saturday, I went to a car lot and purchased a $3K used car. This was my first time purchasing from a used car lot and I foolishly let myself get pressured into buying the vehicle on the spot without running a history report or getting a professional inspection.
After completing the paperwork, the salesman informed me he didn't have the title in hand, and that he was waiting to receive it from the auction where he got the car. He said he would let me know when the title arrived, but also gave me a form that I could take to the DMV to apply for a new title.
Subsequently, I ran a VIN check from NICB, which returned a "total loss" salvage record. I then purchased an NVMTIS report which shows an accident resulting in an "insurance loss." Since this apparent salvage history wasn't disclosed before the purchase, I called the car lot to express my concern. They insisted that an "insurance loss" is not the same as the vehicle being totaled/salvage, and that the title (which I still haven't seen) is 'clean'. He said he would contact the auction and hung up. That was yesterday morning and I haven't heard anything back.
I'm hesitant to apply for a new title with the provided form, since I assume the DMV will run a check, see the same "total loss" record, and possibly issue me a branded title.
Not sure how best to proceed with this, and would appreciate any thoughts/suggestions. Thanks.
After completing the paperwork, the salesman informed me he didn't have the title in hand, and that he was waiting to receive it from the auction where he got the car. He said he would let me know when the title arrived, but also gave me a form that I could take to the DMV to apply for a new title.
Subsequently, I ran a VIN check from NICB, which returned a "total loss" salvage record. I then purchased an NVMTIS report which shows an accident resulting in an "insurance loss." Since this apparent salvage history wasn't disclosed before the purchase, I called the car lot to express my concern. They insisted that an "insurance loss" is not the same as the vehicle being totaled/salvage, and that the title (which I still haven't seen) is 'clean'. He said he would contact the auction and hung up. That was yesterday morning and I haven't heard anything back.
I'm hesitant to apply for a new title with the provided form, since I assume the DMV will run a check, see the same "total loss" record, and possibly issue me a branded title.
Not sure how best to proceed with this, and would appreciate any thoughts/suggestions. Thanks.