Getting back in to the XJ world

[kdailey4315]

It only took about 6 months of being XJless and I can't help but buy one again. I have a question though. Has anyone ever bought a car in CA with no paperwork? I've found this XJ for a crazy price but there is no paperwork with it and the Plates do not match the VIN number. It's not stolen, I already had that checked out. Anyone know what I need to do to register it.

 

[SeansXJ]

i would first see why they plates don't match. If everything checks out just apply for lost title...no big deal i had to pretty much do the same with my '90 that has a salvaged title, the previous owner never finished registration, it was a mess but they got it situated for me.


Sean

 

[blondejoncherokee]

the registration could be a mess though and really expensive so be careful....

 

[tommyboy]

It only took about 6 months of being XJless and I can't help but buy one again. I have a question though. Has anyone ever bought a car in CA with no paperwork? I've found this XJ for a crazy price but there is no paperwork with it and the Plates do not match the VIN number. It's not stolen, I already had that checked out. Anyone know what I need to do to register it.

Awesome avatar pic!!

 

[SeansXJ]

yeh im sure when he calls DMV they will inform him of back fees.

 

[kybray44]

check for backfees, I am dealing with this right now, purchased a jeep off CL and kid lost the title. It had current registration so I wasnt as worried. I went to the dmv and picked up forms 227,262,and 138. These are form transferring owernship, application for duplicate title, and release of liability. Good luck.

 

[rocknxj]

Good to know another lost XJ is back in the right hands. Post some pics when you get her all registered.

 

[JRW7072009]

Welcome back to the XJ world.

I had issue with my XJ when I bought it the guy gave me a title for a 92 YJ and then would not return my phone calls. Long story short I found the original title from when it was purchased in Virgina in a pile of maintenance papers in the Jeep and took it in with my to the DMV and played like a clueless guy from SLC, UT they gave me a new title and it only cost about $165 to register it with new plates.

 

[Boatwrench]

You could be responsible for all the back fees. I purchase a few lein sale vehicles out of the tow yard and it is always a hit or miss how much I will be required to pay back fees.