Need help with used car lot and getting title/lic. plate

[black2002ls]

Man, I remember the first time I read that over in Canada. Just as funny this time around

[Whiteboy]

How could we leave something like this behind?

I'd pay good money to watch that.

[talisman]

My spelling and grammar in that post were atrocious. It was completely stream of conscious, and the adrenaline was still pumping in my veins about it hours later. Still one of the best moments of my life. I scared those little idiots shitless.

[Rreemo]

Call the Department of motor Vehicles and file a complaint, they'll fine them out the ass

This is good advice....had the same thing happen to me several years back. I won auction on a BMW from a dealer down in Houston...flew down there, picked it up, and drove it back...was some little wholesale outfit. Since it was a dealer they charged me the TTL and gave me a temp tag. Once the tag got near expiration I started calling them and getting the run around....several calls and no returned messages, etc. It got to a point where my temp tag had been out for over a month...I started thinking I was going to have to go back down to Houston. However a cop friend of mine suggested that I call the DMV....I called, filed a case, and to my amazement actually received a call back the very next day. They eventually sent a State Trooper out to this rinky dink place to get them off their ass....I got my plates and reg receipt shortly afterward, and also a call from the a-hole owner trying to bitch at me for the fine that he was apparently issued on the day of the trooper visit.

As a dealer in Texas they are held accountable and the state has no problem issuing a citation to those who don't play by the rules.

[mustangguy289]

Finally getting somewhere. I let them know what the DMV told me and they said they just received the title today from the previous dealership ( they bought the truck at auction from prev. dealer) and were going to do everything today and overnight the tags and paperwork to me.

I know their story is complete shit. To be honest, you can tell me your dog ate it as long as I get what I need I do not care.

[War Machine]

This is good advice....had the same thing happen to me several years back. I won auction on a BMW from a dealer down in Houston...flew down there, picked it up, and drove it back...was some little wholesale outfit. Since it was a dealer they charged me the TTL and gave me a temp tag. Once the tag got near expiration I started calling them and getting the run around....several calls and no returned messages, etc. It got to a point where my temp tag had been out for over a month...I started thinking I was going to have to go back down to Houston. However a cop friend of mine suggested that I call the DMV....I called, filed a case, and to my amazement actually received a call back the very next day. They eventually sent a State Trooper out to this rinky dink place to get them off their ass....I got my plates and reg receipt shortly afterward, and also a call from the a-hole owner trying to bitch at me for the fine that he was apparently issued on the day of the trooper visit.

As a dealer in Texas they are held accountable and the state has no problem issuing a citation to those who don't play by the rules.

they are krunk, if Mustangguy filed a claim they'll get at least a 2000.00 fine. The two guys who work this/that area dont fuck around or listen to your story, they side automatically with the consumer

[mustangguy289]

they are krunk, if Mustangguy filed a claim they'll get at least a 2000.00 fine. The two guys who work this/that area dont fuck around or listen to your story, they side automatically with the consumer

If she gets me the stuff I need I will let it go. If I run into one more issue I will file.

Can you still file once you get the stuff? lol

[War Machine]

If she gets me the stuff I need I will let it go. If I run into one more issue I will file.

Can you still file once you get the stuff? lol

yea you can, but man there is no reason why they should avoid you. If I have title issues when I sell a car I tell the customer there is an issue. If they make a big deal about it I offer to buy the car back. What they did was illegal, and they were shady. I say hell with them. I've had them called on me for some stupid shit which I wasnt fined for as I didnt do anything wrong, never had a major problem like this be escalated to the DMV.

[Rreemo]

they are krunk, if Mustangguy filed a claim they'll get at least a 2000.00 fine. The two guys who work this/that area dont fuck around or listen to your story, they side automatically with the consumer

Damn! I didn't know it was a $2000 fine. No wonder that camel jockey was so pissed.

[CRASH]

If she gets me the stuff I need I will let it go. If I run into one more issue I will file.

Can you still file once you get the stuff? lol

Man, fuck that. Listen to Rreemo and Buzzo. I wouldn't let it go. I'd file that shit on them and hope they get fucked in the ass. It's bullshit that they have been giving you the run around for this God damned long.

-Aaron

[78X]

These issues are best handled in person if possible.

With a loaded anaconda

[scootro]

the dealer can reissue you another temp tag!

end of complaint.....

[slownbmta]

the dealer can reissue you another temp tag!

end of complaint.....

Exactly. Or you can take it back and they have to give you all of your money back. My family has a small dealership and we have never had trouble getting a title within 60 days until one I have right now. The auction (Manheim-very large legit auction) I got it from says the dealer had to file for a lost title in New York and that it takes 5-6 weeks to process. I sold the vehicle the week I got it. Just passed the 60 days and told the customer the situation and his options. He was cool with it and we just issued another tag.... So it may not be all the dealers fault, but they should at least keep you informed.

[onemeangixxer7502]

Exactly. Or you can take it back and they have to give you all of your money back. My family has a small dealership and we have never had trouble getting a title within 60 days until one I have right now. The auction (Manheim-very large legit auction) I got it from says the dealer had to file for a lost title in New York and that it takes 5-6 weeks to process. I sold the vehicle the week I got it. Just passed the 60 days and told the customer the situation and his options. He was cool with it and we just issued another tag.... So it may not be all the dealers fault, but they should at least keep you informed.

He's already financed and moving, be a lot easier on a cash deal.

[JC316]

Exactly. Or you can take it back and they have to give you all of your money back. My family has a small dealership and we have never had trouble getting a title within 60 days until one I have right now. The auction (Manheim-very large legit auction) I got it from says the dealer had to file for a lost title in New York and that it takes 5-6 weeks to process. I sold the vehicle the week I got it. Just passed the 60 days and told the customer the situation and his options. He was cool with it and we just issued another tag.... So it may not be all the dealers fault, but they should at least keep you informed.

Yep, but technically you aren't supposed to sell it till you get the title. Manheim nearly fucked us over because we bought a car from them and the seller went out of business and we had already sold the car. Fortunately they came through and got the title.