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Buying a used car in Michigan: title, plates and taxes, in plain English
What actually happens at the Secretary of State, what the seller must hand you, and the three mistakes that turn a good deal into a headache.
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What actually happens at the Secretary of State, what the seller must hand you, and the three mistakes that turn a good deal into a headache.
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