In a state where the seller should have a title and doesn’t, that is a giant red flag for me. Now that we’ve told you the legitimate reasons a seller may not have a title, there are illegitimate reasons as well, namely the ATV is stolen.
This may be a deal breaker for them, but it alleviates much of your risk. It is even a better idea in this situation to require the seller to get a title in their name before selling it to you. You’ll want to make sure that you contact your local DMV to find out what the requirements for that might be and ensure you can do it prior to purchasing the ATV. Even if a title is required by law, there are some pe ople out there who won’t get a title even if they are the legal owner.įortunately, in one of these legitimate circumstances where a title is not available from the seller, it is usually fairly easy to get a title transferred into your name. The owner might not bother spending the time or money getting a title because it might not be a legal requirement. That means that at the time of purchase, it is up to the owner to get a title from the DMV. In some states where a title should be available, the ATVs are sold new with a certificate of origin instead of a title. Luckily, we have a guide for every state you can reference. Title requirements vary from state to state so you really need to learn the requirements for the state you are purchasing in before you can decide if the lack of a title is a red flag. If the seller doesn’t have a title to the ATV, this could be a huge red flag, depending on where you live. We discuss some tips for getting to know the seller later in the article to help determine if the risk is worth it. While it is true there may be some valid reasons for an eager seller, you will need to dig into those and determine whether you believe them. When the seller is willing to sell the ATV for a much lower price than it is worth, that is an almost sure sign there is something wrong with the ATV. The first big red flag is a deal that is too good to be true. The following situations are the most common red flags we see when purchasing a used ATV. You can let the police investigate to see if it is stolen, but don’t put your own safety at risk by confronting the seller. Just let them know you are not going to purchase the ATV and leave. If you suspect the ATV is stolen, don’t accuse the seller of anything. It may be hard to walk away from a good deal, but trust that your instincts are saving you from handing over the money for a stolen ATV that you are going to lose anyway. Pay attention to any red flags, and if you are uncomfortable with the situation, just walk away. Many times, the situation you find yourself in when buying a used ATV will tell you a lot about the ATV you are buying and the person from whom you are buying it. If you end up with a stolen ATV, it is most likely going to get confiscated by the police and returned to the original owner, unless you are willing to hide stolen property, which you should not. This is not only unfortunate for the original owner, but also for the unsuspecting purchaser as well. They aren’t like cars that are always out in the open with police looking for them and they can easily be thrown in the back of a truck or a trailer and hauled away. The unfortunate reality is that ATVs are fairly easy to steal. Why You Need to Worry about a Used ATV being Stolen While you can’t remove all risk of a used ATV being stolen, there are some key steps you can take to make sure you appreciate the risk, investigate effectively and prepare for the worst. The safest way to ensure you aren’t buying a stolen ATV is to buy from a respected dealer, but that is not always an option and it also isn’t going to help much on your quest to save significant money. However, unlike buying a used car, you really have to be concerned when buying a used ATV that you may be purchasing stolen property. Like buying a used car, you have no idea how well the ATV has been cared for and if there are any mechanical problems.
I am not about to drop $40,000 on ATVs so everyone in my family can ride, but buying a used ATV can be a very scary undertaking. This is especially true when four wheeling is a family activity and you need four or five machines to keep everyone happy. You can usually save some money by purchasing a used ATV rather than a new one.
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