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    Default Buying a Car from a Private Third Party Whose Name is Not on the Title

    My question involves vehicle registration or title in the state of:

    So this is the situation: a guy is selling his uncle's truck with the uncle's name on the title. The title is signed already and supposedly the uncle has requested the selling of the truck (he's 72 years old).
    The guy is willing to do a bill of sale, smog the car and even go with me to the DMV California to have the papers done.
    What do you guys think? Is it safe? What precautions should I take? Can I run into troubles later on?

    Thanks for your help!
    I appreciate it!

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    Default Re: Buying a Car from a Private Third Party (Different Name on the Title)

    best way to protect yourself is to buy a different truck.

    i'm guessing 3:1 that it isn't his uncles truck and it's actually a jump title.

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    Default Re: Buying a Car from a Private Third Party (Different Name on the Title)

    BTW I did a carfax check and it looks ok, but thanks for the advice.

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    Default Re: Buying a Car from a Private Third Party Whose Name is Not on the Title

    Sooo, go with the uncle owner and transfer the title legally. Uncle could be in a nursing home and his truck could have been stolen by the nephew.

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