My husband answered an ad to buy a car. He went to go and see the car and got the man to agree to a price (the ad said the man was an individual, turns out he is a car dealer).
My husband went back to work and called me to discuss whether we had the cash to buy the car ... we did. So he calls the guy up and says yeah, we have the cash, can we make a deal today? The guy says sure. My husband then says okay, bring the title, a receipt for the cash and the car and I'll bring the cash.
The man says welllll, he doesn't have the title, he has to get it from the dealership he bought it from, once he pays them for it. Says it will be about a week. He claims he works for consignment, that they release used cars to him to sell. Says we can call the "wholesale manager" at the dealership and confirm. Since my husband is a mechanic and knows the folks at this particular dealership, he asks the guy "then what's the name of the general sales manager" (even though he already knows) and
2007-10-03 13:02:05 · 10 answers · asked by Lisbeth 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
the guy has no idea. Well, we all know big dealerships don't do consignment of vehicles at all, and there is no way in heck that we are going to buy a car from a guy that doesn't have clear title lol.
My question is, knowing it's illegal to sell a car you don't have title to, can this man be charged with anything? How would I prove it?
2007-10-03 13:03:44 · update #1
The only way they could not have a title for the car is if it was bought as a repo or at an auction. If that was the case, the dealership has to by law tell you that there is no title for the vehicle or it is a salvage title.
You can run a CARFAX report and put in the VIN numbers (found left hand side of dashboard, visible through windshield or on dirviers side door sticker) and it will tell you if it has been in an accident, salvaged etc..
Even cars bought on wholesale lots have titles to them, the titles are a needed item esp. when the dealership goes to get your tags. Cars can be sold on consignment, but usually its on a smaller dealer level, but then again the dealer has the title, in case the car gets sold.
My advice, do not do buisness with this man, report him to either the Better Business Bureau or your local County Attorney.
2007-10-03 13:12:41 · answer #1 · answered by sixtymm 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can report this to the State Attorney General's office and the Department of Consumer Affairs. It would be hard to prosecute the crime, as what proof do you have? You did not actually pay him for the car! You could also report him to the Better Business Bureau. You could try filing a police report, I just do not know if they would pursue it.
2007-10-03 13:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 16:44:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would be afraid of it . i would forget this car. Say thanks anyway. you husband should keep his mouth shut / do not discuss with dealership. your personalty safety and your families could be at stake.
you could report this anonymous / but I would leave out some details such as your husband knows the GM , etc. anything that links it back to you / your family. maybe email from internet cafe to police cheif ? or to state atty ? clean the keyboard when your done.. pay in cash for your services, don't give your real name, leave and don't go back.
you do not want a cop coming to your house asking questions. you do not want a cop coming to your job asking questions. you do not want to get involved in a trial. or meet this guys freinds / co workers / bosses he sounds like a criminal .
we have cops and citizens that are both criminals. keep your interaction with ANY type of criminal as NONE.
2007-10-04 00:14:35 · answer #4 · answered by Mildred S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YUP!! GO to the police dept, fill out the REPORT, and insist they investigate this, get the name of the officer, & call back in a couple of days. You/they mave to watch the car adds for awhile, but if you really want to STOP this thief, then stay on it, don't just let lay>> CONGRADULATIONS
2007-10-03 13:20:00 · answer #5 · answered by happywjc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not knowing the state you reside in it is difficult to say , but normally the Secretary of states office handles complaints about illegal car sales!~!
2007-10-03 13:09:37 · answer #6 · answered by Hunter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sure hope you didn't hand this guy a dime, cause it is gone. I'd be willing to bet a good days wages that this is a stolen car. Call The Police, NOW.
2007-10-03 15:37:13 · answer #7 · answered by jjbetz@swbell.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you didn't lose any money or anything you may want to just leave it alone. Sometimes it is not just an individual you are dealing with and you could end up getting hurt.
2007-10-03 14:09:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
File a complaint with your state's attorney general's office... simple.
2007-10-03 13:06:01 · answer #9 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe Fraud or GTA.
2007-10-03 13:07:04 · answer #10 · answered by thresher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋