2006-06-30 06:27:04 · 20 answers · asked by melissa r 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
unless you have something showing that they bought it from you, with them as the buyer, and you as the seller. with that being said, i would lay oney that they dont have insurance on it either, and more than likely, a false registration and tag.
2006-06-30 06:30:25 · answer #1 · answered by daddysboicub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally you are responsible as long as the vehicle is registered in your name.
Having a bill of sale is not sufficient.
However, just because the title hasn't been changed over does not mean your legally responsible.
What really matters is if the vehicle is registered(licensed) in the new owners name. I make it a policy when selling a car not to surrender the keys until the purchaser has proof of registration, either transfered plates or temp tags.
If the purchaser has not registered the vehicle in their name by all means you have the legal right to re-take possesion of it until they have complied.
In states where the plates remain with the vehicle regardless of owner the above does not apply.
2006-06-30 15:54:13 · answer #2 · answered by Truyer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state laws. Some states the bill of sale is enough to prove you don't own the car. If they have insurance on the car then I wouldn't worry about it too much. You should go see what's taking the guy so long to change the title but position is 9/10th of the law so if it's in his position and he was driving the car then he is responsible for the damages it does and his own actions.
2006-06-30 14:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by clarnely_2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. As long as u have a bill of sale you should be ok. It wouldn't hurt for them to hurry the pace though to get the car in there name.
If anything were to happen that bill of sale will have the cars info. on it ur signatures and the date where it was sold.
U should have ur tag cuz thats urs. The new person well in Alabama has 20 days from the date of purchase to get it registered. Also if there late they get a penalty.
2006-06-30 13:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by ♫♪♥mï®♥♫♪ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have proof of sale -- a copy of the bill of sale signed by both of you and identifying you, the buyer, and the vehicle clearly -- you will be OK.
Most states provide a means to notify the DMV when you sell a vehicle, often a tear-off form on the bottom of the title. Fill that out and send it to the DMV.
If all else fails, contact the DMV for assistance.
2006-06-30 14:37:45 · answer #5 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. but..
In Ca when you sell a car there is a form you detach from the title or you pick up from the DMV that releases your liability from any accident and tickets that the person gets. Once you fill it out turn in to the DMV (within 5 days of sale)so it is on record. If you did that you will be ok
2006-06-30 13:36:38 · answer #6 · answered by ric_ozz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you will be in trouble. Best thing to do is to report DMV as car sold.
2006-06-30 18:28:18 · answer #7 · answered by farhan k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, it all depends...is the car paid off on your end? Do they have insurance on the vehicle? Bottom line is that if they wreck it and it's still in your name, then it's your car. You could do whatever you want with it. you need to get it put in their name no matter what. Give him/her a deadline, and if their not responding, call the car in stolen and get it back until they transfer ownership!
2006-06-30 13:37:57 · answer #8 · answered by sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you signed the title when you sold it. You should take your bill of sale to the DMV and also get the car off your insurance.
2006-06-30 13:31:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as long as you have a copy of the bill of sale showing that you sold it to them.
BUT if they get a ticket, you may have to show the
bill of sale to a clerk somewhere to prove it.
2006-06-30 13:31:20 · answer #10 · answered by deltaxray7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should contact that person and you both should write up something that they are the sole owner of the car, and that they take full responsibility. you BOTH need to sign and date it , if they refuse report this to your police so they are aware and hopefully they will assist you in getting the person make the car legal. GOOD LUCK TO YOU !!!
2006-07-06 19:01:31 · answer #11 · answered by ozzyfanjordan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋