For those wondering if Tesla Motors takes trade-ins, the answer is below: Tesla does offer a trade-in program for customers looking to trade in their current vehicles when purchasing a new Tesla. The trade-in process typically involves filling out an online form on the Tesla website with details about your current vehicle, such as make, model, year, mileage, condition, and any additional features or accessories. Tesla will then provide an estimated trade-in value based on...

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Selling a vehicle online has become a popular option in recent years and for good reason. Gone are the days when you had to park your car by the side of the road with a “for sale” sign on it and hope someone would notice it. Selling a vehicle online offers many advantages that make it an appealing option for those looking to sell their cars quickly and efficiently. One of the main reasons to...

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2015 was the beginning of Kia and Hyundai engine issues with the 2011 and 2012 Sonata. The Theta and Theta II engines were defective and the Sonata owners endured no reprieve from the manufacturer. In May of 2015, a class action lawsuit was filed, but this was just the oil to grease the wheels… Later the same year, Hyundai recalled nearly 470,000 vehicles from the 2011 and 2012 models of the Sonata with faulty manufacturing...

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There could be hundreds of different scenarios of why one would need to obtain a duplicate or replacement title. The most common reasons are due to losing or misplacing the title, damaged/washed/burned, clerical mishaps due to incorrect signatures, erasures, strike throughs and using the ever hated white out. While an affidavit can hopefully correct the errors with signed and notarized affidavits, erasures and whiteout will definitely VOID the title and a replacement/duplicate must be obtained....

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If you are planning on selling your vehicle to Carvana you better get cash or certified funds, because It looks like the “B” word for Carvana! Carvana is in deep trouble financially and is now facing BANKRUPTCY. Earlier this month, Carvana initiated drastic cost cutting measures and furloughed off 8% of their employees! Carvana rocketed to stardom pitching a utopia solution (vending machine) to buy and sell vehicles to faced paced Americans who love the...

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched over 1,000 safety recalls affecting nearly 35 million vehicles and other equipment in 2021. Safety means, FIX ME RIGHT NOW…many of the Vehicle Manufacturers will issue “Do Not Drive” statements to the vehicle’s public owner. This may be a direct communication or broadcast (print or other media). The Takata Airbag Recall was the largest and most sweeping of recalls in the history of this country. Airbags are...

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Nearly 20 million vehicles are sold casually in the US each year. Casually would mean C2C (consumer to consumer) or private sale. Dealers account for an additional 40+ million used vehicle sales per annum. A large portion of these vehicles are financed while private sales are generally cash deals. If your vehicle is financed (has a lien) it will be significantly more difficult to sell as potential buyers will want a title in hand in...

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Does Canadian History hurt the value of your vehicle? Unless it’s a weekend trip for your kid’s hockey tournament the answer is yes, absolutely! Crossing the border with a vehicle made for US Specifications isn’t the problem. A registration event and or change of ownership in Canada would create a history in CarFax and AutoCheck which reveals Canadian History. Why is that a problem? First, Canada doesn’t have titles they have a “Permit” which is...

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CAR THEFTS! They’re growing fast in the USA. Whether for resale or parts, if you want to sell your car after it was stolen, you’re going to take a hit, even if it wasn’t damaged! That’s the way the market is. You just can’t catch a break if someone steals your car so lock it up or you’ll end up being the victim over and over again. First your insurance will probably go up, then,...

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Is it safe to sell my car to Carvana ? Unfortunately the answer is “probably not” and there is a great deal of evidence that would suggest it is very risky to sell your vehicle to Carvana. If you read what’s happening to Carvana in Michigan, Illinois and Florida they have been shut down by the governments in those respective states (on notice in FL) for failure to make lien payoffs and produce negotiable titles...

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