My husband wrecked his car and he didn't have insureance. He took it to a repair shop and the man told him he could leave it there for however longwe need, while we get money to pay for it. Well the man is now saying if we don't pay $1000 by noon tomorrow he is going auction off our car,plus $3,000 for storage. And the car isn't even fully paid for. PLEASE HELP!!! SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY!!!!!!
2006-08-29 09:11:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I'm In Texas
2006-08-29 09:16:31 · update #1
He hasn't touched/worked on the car
2006-08-29 09:24:23 · update #2
What there any agreement in writing? Was there a stated price for storage? Were you notified that they had waited long enough and to either arrange to pay for repairs or get it out of there?
If you authorized for the car to be repaired, then storage charges should only begin after the repair is done, the owner notified to pay the charges and pick the thing up, and a reasonable time allowed (maybe only a day), for you to do so.
In any case he cannot legally dispose of your car without following certain procedures. If you have the means to haul or tow it away, then first thing tomorow morning, get a police officer to go with you to claim your property. You will not be asking the officer to get the car for you. He/She will be there to keep the peace and wittness. You may or may not actually get to take it away, but make sure the officer sees and hears all that goes on. Good Luck.
2006-08-29 15:01:41 · answer #1 · answered by veritas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually when they sell your car it is to recoup the storage fees. They cannot sell your car without having a lien first. You should have been notified by the company producing the lien if one was place on it. If you have not received notification of a lein ask the shop owner to show you the lien paper work. If it in fact exists then you are sol. If there is no paperwork, he can't legally sell your car because there will be no way for him to transfer the title. The problem here is that you cant get your car back until you pay for the storage and the question is "are you going to"? At this point he will probably start the paper work for the lien.
2006-08-29 11:10:33 · answer #2 · answered by shel_bug66 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long has your motor vehicle been there? He can not in user-friendly terms take your motor vehicle. He could ought to get a criminal professional and positioned a lien on the motor vehicle for funds he's owed, and if there is not any workplace work or published sign interior the shop announcing which you would be charged for storage, he shouldn't charge you for that the two. He can not promote the motor vehicle devoid of the call, which your lender ought to nevertheless have. in case you owe him funds for artwork he has already performed, he could probable be allowed to charge intrest or a late fee after a definite volume of time (additionally could be on workplace work). in case you owe for artwork, convey him a examine for a minimum of the diverse volume, this might help calm him down. If he hasn't performed any artwork, call him up and ask for his criminal professional's call and huge type, via fact I doubt there's a fashion he can particularly do what he's threatening to do if there is not any paper path. he's probabaly in simple terms making use of a scare tactic to get you to pay (besides the undeniable fact that, you have probable been taking benefit of his unique supply for him to be this ticked off at you). and then get some coverage in the previous going out on the line lower back.
2016-12-14 14:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, sort of. Depending on the state a garage can sell your vehicle to cover storage charges. In my state, this has to be done through the sheriff's office and only after specific notification was given, or attempted to be given, to the owner. I have never met this guy at the garage but I know his type. You may need legal help though if you can't pay for repairs I doubt you will be able to afford a lawyer as they do not give a rats-@ss about your problems, only your money. Maybe try legal aid in your area for advice.
2006-08-29 09:32:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he has to put a legal lien on the car. Depends on the state, if you have to provide title upon the sale of the vehicle, then he cannot sell. However, your word against his in court if nothing is in writing.
2006-08-29 09:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by voandginger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a mechanic's lien, and yes, they can recoup their losses that way. You might try contesting it in small claims court, depending on those storage charges. Good luck!
2006-08-29 09:18:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long was it in the repair shop's yard? It may have exceeded it's welcome stay. The charge is to make you move it since you didnt do anything in the eyes of the repair shop man.
2006-08-29 09:16:18 · answer #7 · answered by hocky_06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's got a mechanics lien. Check with a lawyer, but you may be out of luck.
2006-08-29 09:17:30 · answer #8 · answered by The Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋