Incorrect Title

DBK

DBK

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Anyone ever had the state put the wrong info on the title on a new car?

The state has the vehicle info, address and license correct but a totally different name on it. Inexplicable fuck up because I verified the dealership documentation had the correct information.

It needs to get corrected but I don't want the title flagged as corrected for any reason so not sure what the deal is...
 
DBK said:
Anyone ever had the state put the wrong info on the title on a new car?

The state has the vehicle info, address and license correct but a totally different name on it. Inexplicable fuck up because I verified the dealership documentation had the correct information.

It needs to get corrected but I don't want the title flagged as corrected for any reason so not sure what the deal is...
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You have to go back to SOS and show them what they fucked up on... Take all paperwork and they will fix it...
 
Will there be a record that the original title was amended or will the new title be recognized as the original title?
 
I had to have a title corrected in 2013. It only showed up as title issued along with the new title number on carfax. It did report as a new owner so the owner count was off though.

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NBFRC said:
I had to have a title corrected in 2013. It only showed up as title issued along with the new title number on carfax. It did report as a new owner so the owner count was off though.

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Ugh. This is what I'm afraid of.

If it reflects two owners I'm going to be really fucking pissed.
 
Yes. Hence the reason it's very important to me that this information be accurate and it reflects only one owner with no title shenanigans.
 
Maybe. But no idea what sway they would even have with the state. My guess would be none.

I do believe the dealership. I saw everything they filled out and it was all correct. It was filled out in clear block capitals with no smudges or anything that would cause some kind of error in reading it. The name on the title is same initials but totally different name. Not plausible that someone could confuse the two.
 
I would think that even if it is "corrected" if the date is so close to the original title issue it would be much easier to explain.
 
I'll ask someone what kind of paperwork was involved, but they had an S on the title and a 5 in the VIN on the vehicle. I know he had an officer come out and verify the information and there was some kind of form.
 
Ugh that's messed, I assume that could effect resale value down the road? I would try and explain to the SOS why it can't show a second owner and see if they can push it through without the error without issue.
 
Yeah possibly. Anytime there's any kind of flag on the title, it raises eyebrows, and not in a good way. People just like buying one-owner cars, and they hate buying cars with titles that reflect errors anywhere in the chain.
 
DBK said:
Yeah possibly. Anytime there's any kind of flag on the title, it raises eyebrows, and not in a good way. People just like buying one-owner cars, and they hate buying cars with titles that reflect errors anywhere in the chain.
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Come on... Those two GTs are going to the kids... Be real here... :lol:
 
Good thing being the color of you GT makes it unique and even if there is something wrong with the title I am sure there is history showing that you are the original owner!
 
It is not fun trying to get the SOS to admit they made a mistake.

A few years ago I renewed two of my vehicles, the SOS somehow switched
the plates and registrations! Wife got pulled over and it showed the wrong plate
on the vehicle. This then caused 2 more tickets (during the same stop).

SOS insisted they "never make mistakes". I took it to court, showed the proof &
documents - court threw all 3 tickets out!

The SOS isn't any fun to try to work with, but try your best. I hope your problem
gets resolved.
 
I haven't had the SOS mess up but the dealer screwed up everything on my last truck. Didn't know it until I went to renew the plates. Lady asked who's truck I was renewing. Then they wouldn't let me leave cause they said it wasn't my truck
 
Man that stinks. If this has significant value it might be worth finding someone who has some pull in lansing to help you out.

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