What to do if my wife bought a used car from a private seller but a week later someone showed up at the house with an out of state title saying it’s his car?
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What to do if my wife bought a used car from a private seller but a week later someone showed up at the house with an out of state title saying it’s his car?
The person with the out of state title had the out of state title flagged so we can not get it registered. What can we do?
Asked on July 14, 2012 under General Practice, Maryland
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written about the care that was purchased is that the seller had no right to sell you a car that he or she did not have registered title to. As such, your wife should hold onto possession of the car she bought and have the seller come over and take possession of it in exchange for a cashier's check for the full purchase price.
In essence, your wife is rescinding the purchase of the car. If the seller refuses to do the above, I suggest that your wife consult with an attorney that practices in the area of consumer law to assist in her in getting her money back.
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