CAR - Certified Automotive Recycler Vehicle Acquisition & Title Processing Questions and Answers Flashcards
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When a recycler acquires a vehicle with a missing title, what is the typical legal process to obtain ownership in most US states?
Answer: Apply for a bonded title or go through the state's abandoned vehicle title process via the DMV
When a title is missing, recyclers must typically apply for a bonded title or complete the state's abandoned vehicle process through the DMV to establish legal ownership before processing.
What does the ARA Code of Ethics require regarding vehicles suspected of being stolen?
Answer: Purchase them if the price offered is below market value
The ARA Code of Ethics requires members to refuse to purchase vehicles suspected of being stolen and to report them to law enforcement, upholding both legal compliance and professional ethics.
Why do some states require a waiting period before a recycler can dismantle an acquired vehicle?
Answer: To give law enforcement time to check if the vehicle is stolen before it is dismantled and potentially unidentifiable
Mandatory waiting periods give law enforcement the opportunity to cross-check the vehicle against stolen vehicle databases before dismantling destroys physical evidence and makes recovery impossible.
What record-keeping obligations do recyclers have under NMVTIS for vehicles they acquire?
Answer: Maintain records of each acquired vehicle including VIN, acquisition date, and source for the regulatory minimum retention period
NMVTIS requires recyclers to maintain records for each acquired vehicle — including VIN, acquisition date, and source — for a minimum retention period to support law enforcement and prevent fraud.
Which of the following best describes due diligence when purchasing a vehicle for recycling?
Answer: Running the VIN through NMVTIS and a stolen vehicle database before completing the purchase
Due diligence requires running the VIN through NMVTIS and a stolen vehicle database before purchase to ensure the recycler does not unknowingly acquire a stolen vehicle.
What must a recycler do immediately upon discovering that a vehicle they already purchased is listed as stolen in a vehicle database?
Answer: Immediately stop processing the vehicle and notify law enforcement
Upon discovering that a purchased vehicle is listed as stolen, the recycler must immediately stop all processing and notify law enforcement, as continuing to process a known stolen vehicle creates serious criminal liability.