I sold my car to a friend and i removed the plates but i forgot the it was still under my name. the car got towed and i just got a letter to pay for the towing and storage charges. Is there anything i can do to make my friend pay for it?
p.s. I have a new car thats under my moms name but im the one who pays for it insurance etc.
2007-01-06 07:50:08 · 8 answers · asked by davidu524 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Once you take payment and sign over the title, it is not your car!
2007-01-06 07:55:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That would depend on when the car was sold and who had possession when it was sold. If you received the money and he had the car before he could get the title transferred. If you transferred the title to him and he signed it, the problem is his not yours.
On the other hand, if he decides that the car is not worth the tow and storage bill, he could just tear up the title and the responsibility would be yours to pay the bill, but you would still own the car and have his money.
2007-01-06 08:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by gyro-nut64 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What ever you do don't listen to ken y above!!! Do nothing and they will make sure you don't get a license until its paid off!! I went thru this with a car dealer no less. Although the car was traded in it was still in my name, even on the used car lot? When it was towed it was my responsibility to pay it or it would be listed on my drivers license, and when pulled over DPS would take my lisence. Its your name on the car, its your responsibility for the chargers. Pay it and try to get it back from your friend, who has an obligation as he paid for the car from you. DON'T LET IT GO REGARDLESS!!!
2007-01-06 07:57:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you neglected to file a notice of transfer with the DMV, then you are still liable for any and all citations and accidents that happen with the vehicle. You must file a notice of transfer to avoid any further citations from being issued to you and date it when you sold the vehicle and the new owner took possession. A certified copy is sufficient in court to dismiss any citations against you that is obviously the responsibility of the new owner.
2007-01-06 14:43:04 · answer #4 · answered by syaw10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do realize this wasn't "your" car...your father is the registered owner. You are going to have a tough time getting the car out of impound, which can only be done by the registered owner.
2016-03-28 23:26:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the car is in your name..
pay the ticket and towing...and keep the car until s/he pays you..
AND get the car out of your name,
kind of a dumb thing to do..puts you in all kinds of liability problems..accidents..towing,,,tckets...parking fines...
wow..you are REALLY in for it now..
2007-01-06 07:54:59 · answer #6 · answered by flyboss1107 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do nothing they will file a lien and the tow company will then own the car
you will owe nothing
2007-01-06 07:54:21 · answer #7 · answered by ken y 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your friend that if they don't pay for the fees, then you will pay them and confiscate the car until they repay you.
2007-01-06 07:54:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋