Clean title question

[Anonymous]

Hey guys, so I am about to donate my car and it requires clean title. my title shows nothing in the Lien Release Box (it was originally financed by Nissan Motor). Shouldn't it have some sort of stamp indicating the original lien is released? as is, it looks like after 18 years since i purchased the car, nissan is still showing as lien holder. WTF? Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

OP, I think a clean title refers to whether or not said vehicle has been in an accident.

I may be wrong on this - but I do not think the term “clean title” refers to anything lien related.

Anyone care to respond??

[Anonymous]

You need to go to the dmv and get a clean title when you pay off a car.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I think a clean title refers to whether or not said vehicle has been in an accident.

I may be wrong on this - but I do not think the term “clean title” refers to anything lien related.

Anyone care to respond??

You are wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I think a clean title refers to whether or not said vehicle has been in an accident.

I may be wrong on this - but I do not think the term “clean title” refers to anything lien related.

Anyone care to respond??

You are wrong.

Correct. A clean title means that the vehicle is owned free and clear of any liens (loans) against it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I think a clean title refers to whether or not said vehicle has been in an accident.

I may be wrong on this - but I do not think the term “clean title” refers to anything lien related.

Anyone care to respond??

+1. Clean - no accident, Clear - no other lien holder. OP meant clear.

[Anonymous]

A “clean title” is a term generally used to indicate that the vehicle has not been declared a total loss by an indursnce company as the result of a crash, flood, etc. It is used to differentiate vehicles with a “rebuilt” or “salvage/branded” title. It does not indicate that the vehicle has never been damaged and repaired (“no accident”).

[Anonymous]

Not the OP but it seems everyone has a different take on this.

So a clean title = the vehicle has never been declared a total loss by an insurance co.#
Meaning not a salvaged title.

And a clear title = that the vehicle if free + clear from any liens on it.

So the OP was specifically asking about a CLEAR title….not an actual clean one.

Got it! 👍🏽

[Anonymous]

Op here - oh my... I didn't know clean and clear are two different. in that case, according to google, i really meant clear - one that showing i am the sole owner of the car. the car has never been in an accident. thanks folks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hey guys, so I am about to donate my car and it requires clean title. my title shows nothing in the Lien Release Box (it was originally financed by Nissan Motor). Shouldn't it have some sort of stamp indicating the original lien is released? as is, it looks like after 18 years since i purchased the car, nissan is still showing as lien holder. WTF? Thoughts?

You should have received a copy of a lien release letter and/or new clear title from Nissan.