title troubles? should be relatively easy

[Mike Pittinaro <mechimike@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've purchased two cars in my life that had no title,
but both were over 25 years old.  Still an '82 should
not be much of a deal...the DMV is particlarly
interested in reducing fraud in new cars that are
likely to be stolen and flipped for profit.  I doubt
any fool would snatch even a cherry '82 Imperial such
as this one with the hope of big $$.  

What I did in NY was get a form from the DMV called a
"Statement of Fact" which basically asks for all the
history of the vehicle you can come up with.  A bill
of sale is a must.  Call your DMV, I have found them
to be usually pretty helpful.  Occassionally I've run
into a few problem employees who think they are
graphologists or private sleuths and will try to
discredit any documents you might have.  Just go back
a different day and see one of the (more prevalent)
apathetic rubber stamp types.  

My dad works for NYS and has friends in the DMV...this
was helpful for a car I bought out of state sans title
to be registered in NY.  Befriending a local mechanic
will help too- they usually have contacts at Motor
Vehicle.  As with everything, its not what you know,
but WHO you know.  

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--Mike Pittinaro

One point eight litres
Stromberg carburators sing
Loose nut at the wheel

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