Well I'm screwed. The person who gave me my 89 Accord never titled the car in the state I live in, so they have to title it before I can. I could fill out the documents for them, but I need their Social Security number and driver's license number. What can I do? I'm stuck with this car sitting in front of my house. Plates expire next week, and I can't get new ones. Once they expire, police will tow it.I called them (they moved to another state) but I can't get ahold of them.
Do you have the title to the car from the previous state it was in?
Yep, I went to the DMV with the title and signed over to me from the previous owner. I live in Illinois. Her ex gave it to her (she signed the back) and then gave me the title (I signed it like a dummy). Only a registered car dealer can do that. I found her dad's phone number in my phone bill online and left a voice mail.
What color interior does your 3g have?Originally Posted by Edison Carasio
Darwin's rollin over in his coffin, the fittest are surviving much less often
It's like a dark blue, almost black.
I got ahold of my freind! I'm gonna mail them the paper work and they are gonna send it back so I can title it. Gonna cost an extra $90 though. Hopefully they send it back by next week. Plates expire in 7 days.
My 3G had no title when I got it. I filed for a lost title on an abandoned vehicle, jumped thru a few hoops, had to have the State Troopers inspect it, got a title... ask your Motor Vehicle department.
Oh okay, I was curious because I have a clear title from the parts car of mine. Glad to hear you got in touch with them.
Darwin's rollin over in his coffin, the fittest are surviving much less often
Were you gonna suggest me buying your parts car, then titling it and swapping VINs?
Were you gonna suggest me buying your parts car, then titling it and swapping VINs?
Darwin's rollin over in his coffin, the fittest are surviving much less often
I'd never suggest breaking the law...
Darwin's rollin over in his coffin, the fittest are surviving much less often
lol me either. That's what someone else in my office suggested, so I thought that's what you were getting at.
I would have done something like Griffonks suggested. Just told them this person left it on my property with the title, and all attempts to reach them had failed (which woulda been truth).
You wouldn't have done that in my state unless you wanted to pay about $1000.00 to do it, maybe more all depends on the vehicle.
Darwin's rollin over in his coffin, the fittest are surviving much less often
Thankfully it's all gonna work out.
Yeah that's a good thing, believe me, I've had my share of title difficulties.
Darwin's rollin over in his coffin, the fittest are surviving much less often
Hopefully the Mustang sells so I can start my resto on the 3g. It'll be nice to have another Honda.
I hope so too. I do have a bunch of carbed parts. I converted my DX and unless I find a carbed hatch or coupe (which I doubt will happen in the near future) I won't need them.
Darwin's rollin over in his coffin, the fittest are surviving much less often
Maybe in a few years I could save up for a JDM B20 swap or a Integra B18A swap and a fresh coat of paint. I saw some of the 3g's on here and they look hot. 3gmodifier's is sick and gives me a stiffy.
yeah, there are a lot of nice 3gs on here.
Darwin's rollin over in his coffin, the fittest are surviving much less often
I sent you a PM, but I'm not sure if it went out. Don't see it in my outbox. sorry if you end up with it twice. Second one has my email address.
Ok I went to the DMV Thursday with the title and registration paper work from the previous owner and the power of attorney paper. Now the Illinois DMV is telling me that I can't title it because the prev owner has a MO driver's license and a AL address and the power of attorney is only for Illinois residents. BS. I'm letting the car get towed, there seems to be nothing I can do. I called the prev owner and left a message and haven't heard back. Cars gonna just get towed. According to Illinios Secretary of State office the prev owner is still the legal owner.
Bogus.
man that sucks well i hope you find a 3g around your area man dont give up one will show up
man that sucks... at least part it out!1
1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe 123k miles.
You could always move to NH...no title needed for a car over 15 years old
Sucks to hear though..
for real?! dammit i hate California .... still trying to figure out how to titel my civic if i ever get it here lol.. there's also a couple abonded cars out here i wouldn't mind but no way of getting title without spending 10 times what the car is worthYou could always move to NH...no title needed for a car over 15 years old
Sucks to hear though..
1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe 123k miles.
Can't you get a temporary registration while you figure something out (they last for about 6 months out here)?
I'm sure you have, but if you go down to DMV and explain the situation, they might be able to suggest a work-around.
If all else fails, just buy it back at the auction after they tow it away and all your title headaches will disappear.
Dr_Snooz
"I like to take hammers, and just break stuff, just break stuff." - Beavis
1989 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe, 240k miles, MT swap, rear disc swap
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