I was being nice because I had a former friend who was down and out. I had an 02 Altima I was getting rid of and decided to sell it to a friend for $10,000, with the arrangement that he should pay me as much as he could afford until the car has been paid off. Seeing that he was such a good friend, and had been very trust-worthy, I gave him both sets of keys to the car. Well it's been over a year now and I've only recieved $60, how should I go about repossesing this car. (The Car title is still in my name)
2006-12-12 22:43:39 · 12 answers · asked by RoyalsBball 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I would call the police and tell them your story, if the car is in you name the police should be able to make the guy give the car back. If not they can probably arrest him for grand theft auto. That sucks, some friend huh...
2006-12-12 22:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by Hawk996 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the title and registration in your possession when you call a licensed locksmith.
He will be able to make a key from the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Depending on the type of ignition and the locksmith, it will cost $75 to $350 USD.
The locksmith can also re-key the car so your friend cannot use his keys.
Use you new key to drive the car away.
Since you own the car and there is no contract between you and your deadbeat friend, you need not follow any legal course to recover it.
Sell the car to recover your loss.
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2006-12-12 22:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well dear friend that was very wrong move from you to do such a thing, well since that car still under your name you can always take the car the ezy way or the hard way of your friend wish, add to that the anual req for the car needed so he cant do the re-newual without you, also you can black list your own car and it will come back to you, with hope that he did not use your car to do bad things...
Good luck to you
2006-12-12 22:55:13 · answer #3 · answered by JAME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately friendship and business rarely work well together. In this instance your friendship is now going to sour because you need to get paid.
I would try calling the cops and have them go with me to get the car and BOTH sets of keys. As the title is in your name you are the legal owner of the vehicule.
You will have to sue if you want to recoup the depreciation and wear and tear on the vehicule.
2006-12-12 22:54:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a lawyer or small claims court clerk. Legally speaking, car is stolen now. Have you notified friend of non payments ? If not, things are shaky. He could say you've loaned it to him. Without paper work, you'll never get any money. At once proceed to get car back. Hint: NEVER deal with family or friends in business.
2006-12-12 22:51:07 · answer #5 · answered by James 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say if you have the title the car is still yours, you better hope he does not have an accident where people are injured because you will be paying. I would get an attorney since you have let it go so long. some friend huh
2006-12-12 23:34:59 · answer #6 · answered by bungee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple, if no bill of sale was ever signed and no receipts given for payment. i.e. money orders, bank checks. Then call the police, report it stolen. They take it back, maybe arrest him and your car is home. If he wants to fight it he can take you to court but let that be his issue.
2006-12-13 03:00:00 · answer #7 · answered by DakotaPR7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
friend is not always a friend, make reservations for yourself. choose a better & progressive friendly relation. now, u can report it to a nearest transportation authoriy & air your side re your car. your friend will not, in any form can sell it bec its under your name. consult an attorney for the documentation of your demand.
2006-12-12 23:01:23 · answer #8 · answered by Goodman's 25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did this also and never received any money. The guy left town and subsequently died of alcoholism. I'm so stupid I would do it again for a good friend, and this time I will not wish him dead.
2006-12-13 15:07:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 00:32:52 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋