When i buy a car what should i be looking for

Question

i knows its not just hand the money and bam u get the keys and the car what should i be looking for or should be doing.do i need the title to the car? should the title be changed to under my name?

Answer 1

Only view cars with clean titles (no leans)

Once you find the car that you like in your price range, have it checked by a mechanic (it will cost about $100) before you buy.  Only work with sellers who will let you have it checked out by a mechanic.

Once you purchase the vehicle, take the clean title (or if you bought from a dealer...they will issue temp. tags) take it to the motor vehicle bureau.  They will issue you a title in your name and give you new plates.  Here you will pay the sales tax, transfer fee & plate fee.