Can a car dealer sell car without the title?

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Can a car dealer sell car without the title?

We bought car close to a month ago but have not received plates or new registration. We have been issued 2 temp plate which is against the law in NJ and now we keep getting the runaround. Apparently car was a trade and the title was to be sent in. Never happened. I have been persistent at this point and will be filing complaint with NJ DMV. I spoke to the dealer asking that they buy car back. Low and behold they guy will be sending the title in. How can I make the dealer buy car back at this point?

Asked on July 24, 2011 Pennsylvania

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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

A car dealer can sell a car to a customer without registered title documents in hand at the time of the sale so title can be transferred to the new owner. However, in most car purchases, the new buyer expects that as part of the contract he or she will soon be provided registered title to the car in his or her name from the dealer within a reasonable time.

If registered title is not placed in your name to the car within a reasonable time, you should be able to cancel your purchase of it and return it to the dealership for a refund of your purchase.

You might want to consider making a complaint with the administrative agency that oversees car dealerships in your State about the problems you are experiencing in getting registered title to the car you bought in your name.


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