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3 Circumstances That Require a Duplicate Vehicle Title

May 14, 2020 | all 50 states

Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana understands that your priority is selling and financing vehicles. As a commercial automotive dealership or a vehicle finance company, a delay in paperwork can lead to lost revenue. If you have a customer who is trading in a vehicle without the proper documents, such as a title, this will definitely place a snag in the vehicle-selling process. When your customers find themselves in any of the three following situations, you can assure them of your complete assistance when you take advantage of our duplicate title services. 1. Lost TitleInevitably, it does happen. A customer arrives wanting to trade in their vehicle, but has lost the title. He or she has searched everywhere but simply can’t find it. With our vast knowledge of vehicle title laws and regulations across all 50 states, we are more than capable of handling any type of duplicate title needs you may … Continued

Why Lien Searches Are Important for Auto Dealerships

April 14, 2020 | all 50 states

For commercial auto dealers, lien searches are an important step in the process of buying or selling a vehicle. You’re in the business of selling cars, and you don’t want anything to complicate that process. Discovering there’s a lien on a car you wish to sell can extend the length of time that car remains on your sales lot. Take advantage of the lien search services from Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana. Not only will it save you precious time, but it can also save you thousands in lost car sales.Cannot Sell the CarFirst and foremost, a thorough lien search can reveal if a vehicle you’re trying to sell is owned by a third party. If so, as a commercial auto dealer, you have no right to sell that vehicle. Avoid this situation altogether by allowing our experts to perform professional lien searches on all vehicles that end up on … Continued

Specialized Title Services We Can Handle For Automotive Dealers

3 Specialized Title Services We Can Complete for Automotive Dealers

March 12, 2020 | all 50 states

At Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana, we handle more than the basic title and lien searches or simple title transfers. There are a number of circumstances that could require a specialized type of title. When your automotive dealership encounters a variety of these situations – UCC filings, repossession titles, and more – you need a title company that you can count on to accurately expedite these documents. Below are three different circumstances where our team is ready and available to assist you.1. UCC FilingsA UCC filing needs to be completed when a creditor, such as an automotive dealer or car finance company, wishes to lay claim to a vehicle that was purchased via an automotive loan by one of their customers. It’s a legal document that protects the rights of a finance company, in case the lender needs to take possession of the vehicle for repayment purposes.2. Repossession TitlesUnfortunately, there … Continued

4 Situations That Will Require a Vehicle Title Transfer

February 10, 2020 | all 50 states

Any time a vehicle changes ownership or information on a vehicle title needs to be updated, a title transfer must be performed. Be ready and prepared to assist your clients with their title transfer needs with the vehicle title services from Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana. While there are a variety of situations that require a change in vehicle titles, you’ll most likely experience one of these four vehicle title situations.1. Buying a CarWhen your customers are purchasing a vehicle, they don’t want to wait longer than necessary. They’re pretty excited to drive that new or gently used car or truck off the lot. Take advantage of our fast and efficient vehicle title transfer process and make the entire vehicle purchase experience a positive one for your customers.2. Selling a CarWhen a client is selling their vehicle, they want a quick and simple process. They may be selling a vehicle … Continued

6 Services We Provide Beyond Vehicle Title Transfers

January 19, 2020 | all 50 states

Did you know that Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana performs title services beyond title transfers? That’s right! We offer several specialized title vehicle services such as inquiries, replacements, filings, and many more. Learn more about our services below.

4 Types of Documents Required for All Vehicle Title Transfers

December 10, 2019 | all 50 states

At Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana, we process vehicle title transfers across all 50 states. While each state has similar document requirements, there are often varied and miscellaneous certificates, registrations, and other forms that may be needed. Our team is well-versed on the specific documentation each state requires for the transfer process. To help make it easier for our clients, we’ve included a list of paperwork that is always required when transferring ownership of vehicles from one customer to another.1. Title DocumentsWhen transferring a vehicle from the seller to the buyer, the original title needs to be signed by the seller and re-assigned to the new owner. We take care of processing this title transfer request. All you need to do is gather the correct signatures.2. Insurance FormsIn order to permanently transfer the vehicle title to the buyer, proof of insurance for the new owner must be included with the … Continued

Why Choose Consolidated Automotive for Replacement Title Services?

November 9, 2019 | all 50 states

Is your team struggling to keep up with the vehicle title demands on your automotive dealership? At Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana, we can help ease your burden. We work in all 50 states, providing a number of title processing services such as replacement vehicle titles. Although the advantages are numerous when you hire our team, consider the reasons below when choosing Consolidated Automotive Services.Focus on SalesYour time, as well the time of your team, is valuable. Wouldn’t you rather be spending that time acquiring new vehicles for your sales lot, assisting customers looking for a new vehicle, or training your professional team? Let Consolidated Automotive help you by taking care of the cumbersome task of researching and replacing vehicle titles so you can focus on doing what you do best – sales and customer service.Familiar with the SystemOur priority is to assist commercial automotive dealers with the entire vehicle … Continued

Knowledgeable & Experienced Automotive Title Specialists

Knowledgeable and Experienced Automotive Title Specialists

October 10, 2019 | all 50 states

Are you a busy automotive dealership, overwhelmed with title processing paperwork? Are you looking for an efficient, budget-friendly solution that will allow you to focus on running and managing your commercial vehicle business? Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana can help! Look no further than the three reasons below and you’ll know you’re in good hands with our team of title processing professionals.Updated Knowledge of All 50 StatesAlthough we are located in Indiana, our team works directly with the Departments of Motor Vehicles within all 50 states. We make it our business to stay up-to-date and current with all changing policies and regulations within the nation’s DMVs. We can handle any type of transaction that occurs between the various states. Whether you’re selling a vehicle from your state of residence to a customer who lives in another state, or your dealership is purchasing a vehicle from a different state across the … Continued

Avoid the DMV with Our Complete Vehicle Title Process

September 12, 2019 | automotive title processing

Everyone has heard the jokes about waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Of course, we know that not every DMV is like that, but wouldn’t it be great to avoid the whole process from the beginning? Imagine if all you had to do was focus on sales, financing, and customer service. You can have all of this and more with the professional services provided by Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana. Read more to find out how our complete title management process can benefit your car dealership for the better.Audit Documents & File PaperworkOur team is trained to check all documents before being sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). We ensure that all information is filled out properly and accurately. An incorrect title application can slow down the title process, which can result in unhappy customers.Follow-up with DMV & CustomerIf any further information is needed from … Continued

4 Conditions That Can Delay a Vehicle Title Transfer

August 13, 2019 | out of state title transfer

Transferring vehicle titles is only one part of the car selling process. As a commercial automotive dealer, your team has certainly performed countless title transfers over the years. What do you do when there’s a glitch in the process? You have an odd vehicle title with little to no information, or you need to transfer a title from an out-of-state seller to one of your customers. That’s where we come in. The team at Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana can take care of any vehicle title issue for all 50 states. We can help your dealership sell vehicles quickly and efficiently, making your customers happy vehicle owners.1. Out-of-State Title TransfersIf your dealership purchased an out-of-state vehicle that your employees sell more quickly than expected, you want to get that sold vehicle in the hands of its owners as soon as possible. Our experienced staff knows how to navigate the rules … Continued