Tag: salvage title

Buying or selling a car is a big transaction—so scammers and thieves have come up with elaborate ways to exploit the process. Here are some of the most common schemes and techniques to watch out for, and the best ways to protect yourself.

Title Washing

You may have heard the phrase "clean title" when referring to buying a used car. It’s a good thing—by clean, it means the car doesn’t have a "salvage title," which in most states has a stamp indicating salvage status.