Dear Terry, I recently wanted to purchase a car and was going to trade in mine. However, I found out a lien holder was still attached to the loan even though it has been paid for several years. I can't find the bank that held the loan anymore. How do I get this satisfied? -- MickieDear Mickie, I would suggest you contact your state DMV and see if they have any information on which bank took over your old bank. You can also check with the state office that handles corporations for information. Good luck. Here are this week's reader questions:•Savvy shoppers may get car with card•How do I get rid of a lien holder?•Is my car too old to refinance?•Does my car endanger my life?If you have a question for Terry, e-mail him at Driving for Dollars. Save money on your car -- sign up for Bankrate's new weekend Car & Money newsletter. advertisementRelated Links:Auto loan rates: March 26, 2009Saving on insuranceWhere's my car bailout?Related Articles:Vehicle leases going upOld loan not added to newCan't sell leased car
Dear Terry, I recently wanted to purchase a car and was going to trade in mine. However, I found out a lien holder was still attached to the loan even though it has been paid for several years. I can't find the bank that held the loan anymore. How do I get this satisfied? -- Mickie
Dear Mickie, I would suggest you contact your state DMV and see if they have any information on which bank took over your old bank. You can also check with the state office that handles corporations for information. Good luck.
If you have a question for Terry, e-mail him at Driving for Dollars. Save money on your car -- sign up for Bankrate's new weekend Car & Money newsletter.
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