Among the tricks scammers use, mortgage car sales are a common lure. When a buyer walks away with such a vehicle, there is a real risk of losing not only the car but also the money spent on the purchase. This is why, before buying any vehicle, it is essential to verify its ownership history to prevent future headaches.
Today it is fairly straightforward to check whether a car has any outstanding loans. The information is aggregated on the website reestr-zalogov.ru, which serves as a centralized record of pledged vehicles.
If a car appears in the pledge register, potential buyers should pause. A loan secured by the vehicle becomes part of the purchase, and the pledge can transfer along with ownership if the seller is aware of it. Russian law, however, provides that if the buyer did not know about the pledge, the pledge may not be transferred to the new owner. This nuance can affect liability and recourse in the event of a dispute.
For example, if the vehicle is not listed on the Notaries Chamber website on the purchase day, it can be argued that the buyer could not have known about the pledge. In such cases it is prudent to capture a screenshot showing the absence of collateral information or to obtain a notary certificate confirming that the car is not in the collateral register.
Resolving questions about pledged vehicles can sometimes require court action in the future.
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