If I currenty purchased a used vehicle from a private owner, can I sell the car for part before its paid of?

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If I currenty purchased a used vehicle from a private owner, can I sell the car for part before its paid of?

The seller mislead us about this car and is not trying to refund back my money.

Asked on October 19, 2012 under Business Law, California

Answers:

MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If you purchased a motor vehicle from a private seller, you want to make sure your state law does not require that person to be licensed to finance cars. No, you cannot then sell the car for parts unless you pay the car off, obtain a lien release from him and get that changed at the Department of Motor Vehicles.


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