I bought a car from a car dealership, and my 30 day temporary tags are up today, they were supposed to send me a copy of the title so I could go to the bmv and get new tags and what not. Well, I called them and they said they're having trouble getting the title from the leinholder and for me to just go get another temprary tag. I wasn't really sure about this, but shouldn't they already have the title to the car before they sell it? It just makes me think somethings wrong with my car or something. Anyone have any insight? Thanks
2006-10-04 00:18:28 · 11 answers · asked by happy d 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
I did finance the car through the dealership, but should that matter? Them not having the title makes me think they're up to something.
2006-10-04 02:30:25 · update #1
If they are having problems getting the title from the leinholder, it means that the previous loan on the car has not been satisfied. They should not have attempted to resell that car until it was free and clear.
2006-10-04 00:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by twoshotjudy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In case you haven't already noticed the common thread in all the previous answers, I'll say it again here. The CORRECT answer is that the dealer has to have the free and clear title before they can legally offer the vehicle for sale. Many dealerships fudge this, and once in a while it comes back to bite them...like in your case. You have legal rights here, and you should perhaps consult an attorney to see what your remedies are. At a minimum I would call the dealership and give them X time to come up with the title or you are going to undo the deal....better yet, have the attorney do it. It will get their attention. This sounds like a low-budget dealer, as they evidently couldn't even get your temp tags for you. My instincts on this one are to bail on the deal if you can. Go to a reputable dealer.
Hope this helped.
2006-10-04 10:22:59 · answer #2 · answered by answerman63 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! I just read about a very similar case in which the dealer sold the vehicle prior to having the legal title. The judge ruled it "illegal" and the dealer was forced to buy back the vehicle and pay all expenses the buyer incurred as a result of the dealers derelict actions! I would contact an attorney immediately and also report the dealer to your attorney general for investigation! That's about as corrupt as it gets! The lien holder is not releasing the title because there's money owed on the vehicle by either a previous owner or the dealer was supposed to pay off the lien on the sale and never did! Either way you've been wronged and appropriate action is deemed neccessary to protect your intrest! I wouldn't let any grass grow under my feet so as not to let any statues expire leaving you holding the bag!!!! A call to your state police might be in order because as previously stated, the judge ruled it "illegal" however, I don't recall the state.
2006-10-04 00:26:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure what state you are in,
but I work at a dealership in PA.
Your state may be similar.
If we trade in a vehicle and pay it off to a financial institution, the customer who traded it signs a secure power of attorney.
We are allowed, by state law, to re-sell the vehicle using the secure poa with a lien verification.
The vehicle can not be registered in the customer name until the title comes in, though. (which is a pain when the lienholder loses a title or forgets to send it)
In PA our in state temporary tags are good for 90 days, out of state customers have 30 days on their intransit plates.
2006-10-04 10:19:30 · answer #4 · answered by msdagney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have worked in used cars for years. In order for a dealer to sell a car, it has to be LEGALLY his. This means he has to have the title and any or all lein releases on site, because he has to send all that stuff in to the bmv. Legally, without a lein release,he was not allowed to sell that vehicle at all.And at least in my state, the law is ONE temp tag per vehicle sale, unless it was stolen and another had to be issued in its place.I hope this was helpful.
2006-10-04 02:34:45 · answer #5 · answered by runnin rebel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal for a car dealership to even show you a vehicle for sale unless they have a title.
If you call your DMV, they will be able to help you the most in this situation. The dealership can't sell you the vehicle unless they have a free and clear title. Call your DMV as fast as you can!!
2006-10-04 04:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by Dan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should have the title, otherwise they cannot prove that they legally obtained the car. It sounds like they took this car in on a trade, paid it off and now are awaiting the title, however, they should not have listed it for sale unless they had the title to the car
2006-10-04 02:07:55 · answer #7 · answered by deadcars42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are supposed to have that for you. I would go there and demand they take care of it. It should not be your responsibility to get another temporary tag. Pay them a visit and if you have to, call the Better Business Bureau while you are there.
2006-10-04 00:27:12 · answer #8 · answered by Leader Desslok 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you finance this car? If so, the title is going to the bank that you are working with. If not, call a good lawyer.
2006-10-04 00:27:21 · answer #9 · answered by my brain hurts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
title will be sent to finance company-- you'll only see it when the car is paid
2016-03-27 04:22:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋