States issue junk titles to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The lemon laws were enacted to protect consumers from having to keep a new car that has recurring problems. If someone buys a new car with major problems, and the manufacturer fails to repair the defect in a certain amount of time, the manufacturer may be required to refund the consumer's money by buying the vehicle back. Unfortunately, some of the vehicles which are bought back are subsequently resold as used cars. Flood Damage Title.
States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.
Most states limit the number of cars that an individual can sell without a dealer's license or only allow the selling of one's personal car. Before buying any used car, you should research both the vehicle and the seller. Be wary of sales conducted from the side of the curb or a vacant lot. Often these vehicles are sold by con men posing as private individual sellers. It's a good idea to have all your questions about paying for your car resolved before you start to shop.