Title replacement for Broncos with no title

[HerbertPhillips]

I am a licensed auto dealer in Memphis, Tn and I just started a title service.

I can get you a title to any vehicle that is 25 years old or older.

You will receive a clean TN title and a notarized bill of sale from my dealership.

I have helped a few Bronco owners in the past. Unlike people selling frame rail pieces with a vin (illegal), my process is completely legal.

My website is Collector Title Service: New Titles for Classic Cars - https://collectortitleservice.com/
I charge $495 , my service takes 6-8 weeks.

Feel free to call me with any questions.

Herbert Phillips
Wolfchase Auto Sales
901-870-3347

 

[PCB 4x4]

4.95 that's a bargain

 

[serial car restorer]

I'm assuming that part of the 6-8 week process is to do some sort of national VIN search?

 

[BigB]

Website looks dodgy to me...

 

[Torkman66]

Website looks professional and easy to follow instructions seem clear. I researched this to see if it is legit. Tennessee actually has a very lenient ownership process for getting titles for old cars. They only require ID and pics plus a $14 fee. I also learned that Herb is an actual car dealer in TN that has been in buisness since 2012 and his dealership has an A+ rating with BBB. So it appears he is legit.

The process he is using is actually pretty smart and it appears legal. You send him info and pics requested. He titles the vehicle in his dealerships name. He then, as a dealer, transfers that title ( basically sales you the car) for $495. He sends you the clear title with a notorized bill of sale to you in your name. You take that to your own state’s DMV and transfer it into your own title. That appears to be legal. Only sticky point is the vehicle initially must be put in his dealerships name. That is what makes this service so creative and actually pretty smart. Some might think that part is risky and he could take your car. But I don’t think so. This is a service that may get thousands of applicants. Getting paper on your old rusty non driving barn find then locating it then getting police to get it would be stupid. No way he is doing that. This appears a logical way to get a barn find titled without going down the surety bond road. I would not suggest you do this with a fully restored $50k + vehicle. But if I ran across a no title barn find that I normally pass on because of no title, this may be just the ticket. Get title in hand before investing in the expense of the resto.
Anyway, that’s what my research found.

 

[BigB]

Website looks professional and easy to follow instructions seem clear. I researched this to see if it is legit. Tennessee actually has a very lenient ownership process for getting titles for old cars. They only require ID and pics plus a $14 fee. I also learned that Herb is an actual car dealer in TN that has been in buisness since 2012 and his dealership has an A+ rating with BBB. So it appears he is legit.

The process he is using is actually pretty smart and it appears legal. You send him info and pics requested. He titles the vehicle in his dealerships name. He then, as a dealer, transfers that title ( basically sales you the car) for $495. He sends you the clear title with a notorized bill of sale to you in your name. You take that to your own state’s DMV and transfer it into your own title. That appears to be legal. Only sticky point is the vehicle initially must be put in his dealerships name. That is what makes this service so creative and actually pretty smart. Some might think that part is risky and he could take your car. But I don’t think so. This is a service that may get thousands of applicants. Getting paper on your old rusty non driving barn find then locating it then getting police to get it would be stupid. No way he is doing that. This appears a logical way to get a barn find titled without going down the surety bond road. I would not suggest you do this with a fully restored $50k + vehicle. But if I ran across a no title barn find that I normally pass on because of no title, this may be just the ticket. Get title in hand before investing in the expense of the resto.
Anyway, that’s what my research found.

Herb, is that you?


j/k

 

[Torkman66]

Herb is a cleaver fella. Because TN has such an easy process to get titles for old vehicles, because Herb is a legit car dealer, he uses a legal process to help others in any state get paperwork that leads to a clear title within about two months.
In Texas and most other states, you can do basically the same thing but you do not initially get a “ clean” title. You go through a surety bond process ( normally pretty cheap) but you get a “ branded” three year title that provides an avenue for someone who makes an ownership claim against the vehicle. If after three years there is no formal dispute, the state removes the “ branded” title and gives you a “ clean” title. The risk in this process is investing 50k or more restoring a vehicle that “ may” possibly be claimed during the three years as their stolen vehicle. Likely that would never happen with old barn finds, but it could I guess. What Herb appears to be offering is a way to get to a clean title in your name in your state within about 2 months… before any investments are made.
For the record, I have no idea who Herb is. Never heard of him or his business. But what he is offering is creative and appears legit. I’ve been restoring old rides for 50 years and have passed up some great finds because they had no title. I’m rethinking that process now.
Ok, enough of all this, I’m headed to lunch with Herb.

 

[HerbertPhillips]

I have been a car dealer for 36 years. I title the vehicles in my name, or my agent that I send to the clerk, and then I bill these through my dealership and send you a clear TN title that you can register anywhere in the world. I am a BBB member and I do what I say. It's not a quick process, but I provide results and unlike the $1500 ish guys selling frame pieces with a title, my process is legal. And it costs more than what someone listed, and it takes my personal time. My cell is 901-870-3347 if anyone is interested, happy to discuss. And I do vet the people that I get titles for and make sure they aren't stolen 1st,

 

[HerbertPhillips]

I'm assuming that part of the 6-8 week process is to do some sort of national VIN search?

It takes that long from the state of TN to deliver a title back to me, not to mention i get rejections for non standard (less than 17 digit) vin's all the time without supporting documentation. Now I require a photo of the vin and I submit that with the application. The time is about 6 weeks but..I say 6-8 weeks to be safe.

 

[thegreatjustino]

Most states have multiple "independent DMV consultants" who provide all kinds of title and VIN Verification services. Call the most local one to you and do business in person. Don't go to the actual DMV, don't go to AAA, don't go to the local police station or highway patrol. Use someone who does this for a living and knows what they're doing.

My local guy here in Northern CA has helped me get titles for at least half a dozen classics over the years.

 

[HerbertPhillips]

I'm assuming that part of the 6-8 week process is to do some sort of national VIN search?

It takes that long from the state of TN to deliver a title back to me, not to mention i get rejections for non standard (less than 17 digit) vin's all the time without supporting documentation. Now I require a photo of the vin and I submit that with the application. The time is about 6 weeks but..I say 6-8 weeks to be safe. I have been on the Ih8temud forum for 20 years as "HerbertPhillips". I get alot of fj40 titles also..

 

[HerbertPhillips]

If anyone actually wants to look me up, I'm Herbert on ebay. Not Herbert102 or whatever, I'm "Herbert". I've been selling on ebay since 1998. I've lived in the same house for 24 years here in Memphis. Call me if you want to title your Bronco. My cell is 901-870-3347. $495 is alot cheaper than $1500 to weld a frame rail on your vehicle, which...despite people doing it, is highly illegal. I'm also on FB under Herbert Phillips.

 

[HerbertPhillips]

I have a special for the month of October use the code MUD50 for $50 off at checkout on my website collectortitleservice.com . Just remember to get me a clear picture of the vin that can be either the door jamb or your glovebox tag.

 

[hunter1]

What about the actual frame vin number? Can you use it?

 

[HerbertPhillips]

I sure can. The main requisite would be that I can easily read it when I print to an 8.5x11 sheet of paper. TN makes either a "law enforcement officer" or "a licensed dealer" verify the vin, So I include a photo of the vin and a letter on dealership letterhead that states the vin is appropriate for the year and make.