• While the state has amongst the lowest auto theft rates in the country, it is still important to remain vigilant to avoid buying a stolen vehicle.
• Wyoming has an influx of branded titled vehicles being exported from other states. It is vital to identify whether the vehicle has a salvage, rebuilt, flood-damaged or junk title before you buy, as it may have a massive effect on the car’s safety, value and long-term reliability.
• Unlike many other states, Wyoming title themselves may not identify actual lien status, making doing a title check prior to purchase that much more important in the state.
• While due to its lower population density the accident rate in the state is amongst the lowest in the country, there are still thousands of accidents reported annually in the state. Getting a good understanding of the vehicle’s past accident history, damage intensity, airbag deployment, total loss history and major repairs can help better understand the vehicle’s market value and desirability.
• Wyoming sees lower auto crime rates; however, amongst the most common include title fraud and odometer rollback. You may be able to identify mileage discrepancies or rollback attempts by reviewing recorded odometer readings.
• To Verify the vehicle’s legitimacy always check the VIN by making sure that the number displayed on the title matches the VIN on the vehicle.
• Knowing the vehicle’s complete history helps buyers negotiate a price based on actual condition.
• A clean and accurate title record may help in ensuring a smoother title transfer and registration process in the state.