Some auto dealers and auto auctions are using the economy as a scape-goat to display sloppy and or negligent practices when it comes to providing their customers with auto titles and or title-work.  True, many auto dealers and some auto auctions are feeling the economic pinch; but is that really an excuse to suddenly vanish and close up shop without supplying customers what is due them- A VEHICLE TITLE; after a vehicle purchase has been made.  

 

Car purchasers beware: provided that you paid for the vehicle in full and there's no lien or lease involved; you are required to receive a title for your vehicle.  Out of fairness, dealers/auctions have 30 days in the state of Virginia to obtain   a title for the new purchaser of a vehicle (from their business).  There are times that a dealer/auction may exceed the 30 day limit; which in some ways are feasible; however if a dealer/auction is consecutively behind in supplying its customers with titles or titling and registering the vehicle for the customer; then red flags are raised.  The following are tips to apply; so that you can avoid   the "title-less gridlock":