Is “Clean Title” always clean?

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Any time you buy a used car, even at a “Clean Title” car auction, it always comes with a history. Any used car, no matter how old it is, has a certain mileage and had some services and repairs. Some vehicles have been wrecked or exposed to unusual conditions that have led to damage. Some cars also have a lien against them. This means the current owner borrowed money to pay for them and didn’t repay the total amount of the loan.

A “clean title” means the car hasn’t received any major damage that might deem it a total loss. This is the most ideal title to search for when buying used cars.

Unfortunately, not every car company sells “Clean Titled” cars with “clean history”. This happens because not every case of car damage is reported to insurance companies. As a result, the cars are sold with a secret past.

The most common secrets of “Clean Titled” cars, which can disappoint the further buyers, are:

1. Rental cars.

The cars used in rental fleet are usually self-insured. That is why, the damages received during the accidents are often not reported, resulting in an incorrect “Clean Title”. That is why, buying such a car, you may become the owner of a car which has had a serious damage in the past. This damage may result in the necessity of a car repair soon after the purchase.

2. No claim filed.

There are cases when the owner of a vehicle doesn’t want to file an insurance claim, no matter how serious the damage is. In this case the history is shown as “clean”.

3. Cash repairs.

Sometimes the premium is so high that it is cheaper to pay for repair in cash. Such repairs stay unreported. No agency knows about it. Consequently, they are not reflected in the car history.

4. Fear of a premium.

Some drivers are just afraid of reporting about the damage to insurance companies. They think that if they do it, their rates will go up. In this case, the damage is also fixed privately and are not shown in the car history.

These are just the most common cases of giving a false “clean” history. There also can be the other ones. That is why, it is so essential to buy cars only at trusted sellers.

GBChoice Company is considered to be one of the most reliable car dealers in Florida. We can offer the most attractive prices for cars with a low mileage and having a perfect technical condition. You also may be sure that our cars have a transparent history. Our team is ready to provide all necessary information concerning the car history and the history of repair.

We will be glad to see you among our customers! We will try to satisfy all your expectations!