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2021 Honda CR-V — private seller still has a loan on the car

DieselCommuter129Community StarterMay 26, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LLas Vegas
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is the safest way to handle payoff, lien release, payment and possession?
apr
1.14
location
Las Vegas
ppi planned
term months
60
asking price
35500
dealer addons
1495
dealer doc fee
399
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2 replies

V8Fan67Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 27, 2026permalink
Private-party deals fail on paperwork, not vibes. Independent PPI on the 2021 Honda CR-V is cheap insurance versus a seller who “already had a friend look at it.” I'd do that before spending real money. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. Going to compare one more dealer before I decide.
ColdStartEnthusiast797Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 28, 2026permalink
Title status is the whole conversation. Bill of sale, VIN, odometer, and names matching the title — I'd want all four on the 2021 Honda CR-V. Then you'll know the next fork. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. I'll post OTD once I have two apples-to-apples sheets.
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