Legal Question in Consumer Law in North Carolina

Depends. "As is" typically means you buy the vehicle with all faults and problems----known and unknown, disclosed and undisclosed. The seller has no liability once the sale is completed. Despite many suggestions or ideas to the contrary, there is no legal duty for a seller to disclose mechanical problems with a vehicle. To protect oneself from the risk and cost of such problems the buyer should obtain a warranty. Failure to provide title could be a basis for seeking rescission (cancellation) of the purchase contract but based on the facts you have stated you really should chat with an auto fraud attorney for a more detailed analysis.