i am thinking about buy ing a car from a auto auction and i was wondering about how you get the key from the cars that are impounded i got my car towed and i still had my keys they told me they were going to sell it i was like yeah right ill just use my key and drive my car home how does this work because i had my keys and i still have my car can they sell it with out the keys and if i do buy a car how do i get the keys frome the "not willling owner
2007-12-15 12:44:12 · 8 answers · asked by venom239 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
If a car is impounded without the keys, and unclaimed, it can be sold at auction. The buyer can have keys cut by a locksmith with very little problem! In some cases, the keys will have to be purchased from a dealer (laser cut keys) but as long as you have ownership papers, the dealer will gladly order it for you!
If you are planing on trying to buy your own impounded car back at the auction, be aware that the tow company has the right to bid on the car, and will do so up to toe amount that is owed on the vehicle. You would be better off paying the bill!
2007-12-15 13:33:53 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
could the ignition be changed if you bought the car without keys. Looks like they would have to have the keys if you bought one. But be careful at the auction. You might be buying a lemon dr'ed up.
2007-12-15 12:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by sadie hopkins 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well,most dealerships like Ford,Dodge any like 'em will make you a new key for around $95 and up depending on car type and model. You will need to provide ownership papers (legal ones) I know it happened to me once.
2007-12-15 12:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by SweetCyn 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They can change the ignition chamber for a new key, no big deal really. Locksmith should be able to do it for a nominal fee.
2007-12-15 12:47:05 · answer #4 · answered by Lance R 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
u do not. if they impound it, they sell as. usually without keys and usually with a popped ignition lock.
that is life, amigo.
2007-12-15 12:47:44 · answer #5 · answered by peacefultorture 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Wow thats wierd that you didnt get the keys. try contactiong the people who sold it to you at the auction and tell them.Thats all the advice i got. Still thats really crazy that you did not get they keys. You should get your money back. See if you can do that.
2007-12-15 12:48:11 · answer #6 · answered by mmafightafrlife 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
They should have had them when you bought the car. You can also take the car to a dealer and have the ignition switch changed out..
2007-12-15 12:49:00 · answer #7 · answered by warf_459 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
you go to the dealership and get keys made.
2007-12-15 12:47:01 · answer #8 · answered by wantajeannie 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋