OK, my car broke down at the side of the highway on Thursday night. It was towed in by this local tow company. I called this place on Friday afternoon, to see how much it would cost. They told me that I couldn't come get the car because my name was not on the title (you see I forgot to send the signed title in to change the registration- dumb move i know, but purely a mistake).
So I'm trying to convince this lady to let me come get my car and she wont budge. Fine. I'll get the guy who I got the car from to go w/ me, as his name is still on the registration. right? good.
Well, my dad and the previous owner go to the tow shop to get the car and low and behold these fools have released it to someone else. They made a mistake and didn't look at the VIN # carefully, and released my car to some stranger. After she went round and round with me about how I couldn't come get it. She couldn't provide me with any description of the person, and somehow, they had a key. WTF! What Do I DO!!!!!!
2006-11-10 18:24:04 · 6 answers · asked by Baby 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
First, get the title in your name. The person who sold you the car can get a duplicate title and then sign it over to you. Always transfer ownership when purchasing a vehicle as soon as possible (20/20 hindsight for you, but good advice nonetheless).
The vehicle should be reported stolen. You should have contacted the police by now and told them the entire story , or perhaps the legal owner of the car (the person on the title) should report it stolen.
The towing company should have some records of who they released the car to, but those records are not public. The information is released to the police though.
Be aware that other factors may come into play. I own a towing company and once had a motorcycle in the impound yard. Three different people claimed that it was their motorcycle, and one of them even had a title (it was invalid though). It was not released to any of them, and eventually I received a call from the person that legally owned it.
Best of luck in recovering your vehicle.
2006-11-11 04:53:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, call the Police, because the car has been stolen. Your gonna need the Police report for the Lawyer who is going to handle the case between you and the Towing Co.! Their mistake-their loss!!!
2006-11-10 19:38:01 · answer #2 · answered by sue d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the person obviously hot wired it. As long as you never gave the key to someone, they tow company is liable, for not taking care of your property. You will however need a copy of the title and the person who has the title in their name to write a notarized letter saying it is you who owns the car.
2006-11-10 18:33:02 · answer #3 · answered by Josh V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SUE THE "VIN" OFF THEM.
THE NUTS..
I DISLIKE INSULTING JERKS ON THE PHONE WHO MAKE A PURE FOOL OUT OF THEMSELVES IN REAL TIME.....
AND I WOULD SUE FOR LOST USE-TIME-LAWYER FEES-RENTAL CAR FEES AND ANYTHING ELSE THE ATTORNEY CAN ADD TO IT....
AND DON'T PAY TOW OR STORAGE CHARGE
SURE HOPE YOU HAVE CALLED YOU INSURANCE AGENT...
2006-11-10 18:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tow company should either replace your car or you should sue them to get one to replace it.
2006-11-10 22:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a lawyer and sue them!
2006-11-10 18:29:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋