Shipping car and the check bounced what should I do?

Question

I picked up a car to deliver on monday the first from a car dealership, the car was sold to a private individual. The dealership is supposed to be paying for the delivery and they wrote me a company check to my company, I am about to deliver the car am close to the peoples location and I checked my bank and the check was bounced for NSF non sufficent funds. The guy at the dealership is becoming hostile saying he thinks Im stealing his car and making threats, but I dont want to deliver this car across the country and not get paid for it. what should I do?

also I just started shipping cars for myself so I dont work for anyone just was getting jobs off of USHIP

and yes I have a contract and it was supposed to be paid cash on pickup and there was a big hassle and run around and then all the dealership could offer was a personal check. Is it legal for me to keep the car "impounded" like tow truck companys do until the vehicle is paid for?

Answer 1

I would contact the dealership and notify them that delivery will be pending you getting paid.

They can explain to the customer why the car has not been delivered. If they continue to be hostile I would just notify the customer that you have their car but connot deliver without payment for your service.
If I was the customer I would be all over the dealership to get you paid so I could take possession of my car.

Answer 2

Simply call the County Attorney where the check was written and have them, or the local Police, "lean" on this scumbag a bit. You should also contact the Police where the car is being delivered and explain the situation to them. Let them know you really don't want to be a hard-***, but if you aren't paid for the delivery, the car doesn't budge from the transporter. Make sure the customers and the Police both know that you expect paid from the dealership, not the customers. Good luck, and let me know what happens.

Answer 3

I would tell them that they have to wire the cash to your bank account before you complete the delivery. You can verify receipt of the wire transfer with your bank. If they don't do that within 24 hours, notify them that you are returning the car to the point of origin. If they pay while you are returning, you will have the option of completing delivery or returning the car. If they don't pay by the time you return, present them with a bill for your time and expenses. They won't pay that. But you can then take them to small claims court, and get a judgement against them.

Whatever you do, it's not your car, and you have to make it clear to them that you are either going to to deliver it or return it. Meanwhile, keep it safe, because they will nail you for any damage. I would take the precaution of visiting a police station and discussing this, as they may well have filed a stolen car report. Even if this isn't the case, if you file a police report, there will be some proof of your intent. Also send them a registered, return reciept letter outlining your plan before you return. Keep a copy and the reciept. They can cause you a lot of trouble, so protect yourself.

Answer 4

Fax the dealer a copy of the NSF statement and check. Ask him what he plans to do.

In the meantime, take the car back to the dealer and present him with a bill for your time and expenses already encured on trying to make the delivery.

Ask him to pay you either with a cashiers check or cash to make the delivery, but be prepared to walk away and then sue in small claims court for your time and expenses.

Just document everything you are doing and get all future agreements from this dealer in writing. Considering the NSF check, a judge shouldn't have a problem giving you a judgement and forcing the dealer to pay your court costs as well.

Hope this helps.

Answer 5

I'm unclear how this type of business operates, but that in mind I would try to contact the company that employs you and ask them to obtain payment (not a check) in full from the individual prior to delivering it. Personally I would not care a less if he was accusing me of stealing the car, any police, judge, etc.. in their right mind would know that you would not be calling him if you stole his car. Sounds like you are being scammed, so I would do everything in my power to prevent it, up to and including driving the car back to where it originated from. If you have a written contract with this person and the amount of you are to be paid does not exceed your local small claims court limits then I may consider delivering it and filing in small claims as soon as I returned home. Good luck.

Answer 6

If the check bounced then the dealership is close to broke and your chance of getting paid when you deliver it is zero.
Do not hold the car as security as it isn't yours. However, tell the dealer that if the money isn't put straight into your account you will abandon the car with the keys left in the ignition.

Answer 7

If you have the funds in your account, you should be able to purchase just about anything using a personal check. Car dealerships are no exception. Businesses that do not accept personal checks usually post a sign that tells you so. Check with the dealer. And please be sure that you have the funds in your account to cover the check. Just because you have checks, does not mean you have money in the account. It is your responsibility to record each check transaction and to be sure you do not overdraw your account.

Answer 8

Return the car. Ask to be paid in cash.

Answer 9

Don't ship it, wait to you get the money in hand. Now you want cash no more checks from the dealer. Good Luck!

Answer 10

I guess you have gone this far,deliver, get it signed for ask the owner for some help getting it resolved,you had a contract fulfill your part