What Is a Clean Car Title and How To Check for It?

(iSeeCars) - A car’s title represents legal ownership of a vehicle, but not all car titles are created equal. The most common category of title is called a “clean title” or “clear title” because it represents a clean, straightforward vehicle with no additional conditions or negative traits. While this is the most common and desirable category of car title, there are several less desirable title classifications every consumer should understand and possibly avoid, if they are shopping for a car.

The Different Categories of Car Title

To fully understand what a clean title means you need to know all the factors that can affect a car’s title status. The following title names/descriptions indicate one or more conditions that keep a car’s title from being “clean.” We’ll list these types of titl