Cleaning Up The Mess Made By Title Washing

MadeByTitle Washing (NAPS)—A dangerous scam that hides major problems from consumers who purchase used cars is on therise. That’s the word from experts who say nearly 800,000 used cars on America’s roads maybe part of an emerging fraud called title washing. Title washing makes rebuilt wrecks and cars with odometer issues look like problem-free used cars on paper. Professional con men illegally alter vehicle documents to get title brands such as Title washing can makerebuilt or waterlogged wrecks look like problem-free cars on paper. “salvage” or “flood” removed from a car’s title. They'll often patch up the wrecked cars, move them to other states and sell them with a clear title to unsuspecting buyers. Victims can lose thousands and put their lives at risk purchasing used cars with washed titles. To help, Carfax Vehicle History Reports alert people to cases of potential title washing. Every Motor Vehicle Department in the U.S. and Canada reports branded titles to Carfax. Getting an inspection by a trusted mechanic is also recommended. You can now shop for used cars at the all-new www.carfax.com.