bandit Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Alright, so I put my Motorcycle On CL, and Stated Clean Title. I got A Reply From Someone Who Assumed "In Hand," But I Do Have An Outstanding Loan On It For Less Than Book Value. Is "Clean" The Same As "In Hand" To You? I Always Assumed That Clean Just Meant Never Wrecked And Not Salvage. Help Me Out Here Guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidersDiscount Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 It would to me, but I always put "clean title in hand" or "clean title on lien" to avoid any confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 I agree as thats always my assumption. I always make it a point to ask if they have the title in hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Clean just means not salvage to me, I don't assume it means in hand and always ask if it isn't specified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) For me:Clean = not a salvage & no odometer issuesClear = in hand = no leins Edited March 26, 2013 by Tpoppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit Posted March 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks Guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) This is how I see it. Clean Title = Title is not branded for odometer discrepancy, odometer exceeded mechanical limits, lemon buyback, salvage, theft recovery or any other thing that would reduce the value of the vehicle itself.Clear Title = The title is in the seller's name, has no liens, and does not have to jump through any hoops to assign the title (such as getting an additional owner/divorce judge/bankruptcy judge to sign off on the sale, etc) that would delay or complicate the assignment of the title.In Hand = The title is in the seller's possession, not being held by the bank or locked away in a safe deposit box at his ex-wife's bank or missing, and is ready to be handed over once notarized.When I sell a vehicle I have the buyer inspect the title then watch me write their details in the title assignment section, then I keep the title to be notarized next business day before mailing it on. Never had any problem with this approach. Edited March 26, 2013 by Scruit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 For me:Clean = not a salvage & no odometer issuesClear = in hand = no leins100% agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 100% agreeYeppers.For the record, most people SUCK ASS at writing ads, especially on CL. I've had a mind to write a short article about how to write a basic ad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 This is how I see it. Clean Title = Title is not branded for odometer discrepancy, odometer exceeded mechanical limits, lemon buyback, salvage, theft recovery or any other thing that would reduce the value of the vehicle itself.Clear Title = The title is in the seller's name, has no liens, and does not have to jump through any hoops to assign the title (such as getting an additional owner/divorce judge/bankruptcy judge to sign off on the sale, etc) that would delay or complicate the assignment of the title.In Hand = The title is in the seller's possession, not being held by the bank or locked away in a safe deposit box at his ex-wife's bank or missing, and is ready to be handed over once notarized.When I sell a vehicle I have the buyer inspect the title then watch me write their details in the title assignment section, then I keep the title to be notarized next business day before mailing it on. Never had any problem with this approach.I like this explanation. In hand is definitely different than clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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