On February 1,2004 my car was returned to me by a used car dealer who had forced me to drop the car off?
953598
Nope you are well within the limit, but most all dealers have signs posted about being not liable for damage etc. It's a bad cop out but I bet your dealer has such signs.
419759
it's not your truck according to your last question.  It's your company's.  They're definitely not going to give it back to you.
940728
That is theft by unauthorized taking or transfer on the part of the dealership.  (The customer is an innocent bystander, but good witness.)\n\nSeek legal advise this dealer needs to be exposed as a car thief and fraud.\n\nYour losses are the value of your Lexus as a rental car (don't laugh they are high end rentals) the unauthorized wear and tear on your car (again use car rental mileage rates) and the emotional distress caused by not knowing who had your car or what they were doing with it.\n\nYou may also wan to file a complaint with the better business bureau on both the dealer and Lexus (Lexus has clauses in their franchise agreements to prevent customer abuse.)\n\nGo to Lawyersandsettlements.com for a referral or contact a local lawyer (or more if you don't get one outraged over this.)\n\nBy the way where was this? I want to make sure I never buy a car from those crooks.
791720
You are in a tough situation. You do have a bill of sale, but, since you financed the car, if the dealer does not have a viable finance source for your contract, than the contract is considered "not cashable", and so, unfortuanatly, yes, they can take the car back. You have a couple of options, talk to the dealer and find out if there is some additional information you can provide in order to help them obtain financing for you, or, you can contact your local bank or credit union to arrange the financing for your self and then just pay the dealer and then they can't take the car back. I am a finance manager at a car dealership, have been for 12 years, drop me an email if I can help answer any other questions for you.
468108
What ever it is take it back to the dealership to get it fixed.
1069486
I'd try to return the car to the dealer\n\nand see with credit services if it hurts my credit
210132
Yes, Once I "borrowed" what I thought was $400 from my dad. I left the state intending on getting an apartment with money I had saved and the extra I took. When I went to count the money there was WAY more than when I had counted it the night before. I felt very guilty and didn't talk to him for 2 weeks. Then my car broke down and I knew I wouldn't be able to both fix my car and pay him back in the time I was hoping... so I called him and honestly explained everything. Yes he was very very mad. But I did eventually pay him back everything.
54932
This is not necessarily fraud but bad business on the part of the dealership for not noticing the mistake and then by taking it upon themselves to alter your check. They should have known that the bank would have denied the check.
19165
YES, they can take the car back ... read ALL of the paperwork that was signed. The car company wants you to fall in love with the car, so it does everything possible to get it out the door PLUS protect themselves. I will bet your friend gave their car as a trade in ... it is now probably sold at auction ... When you read the small print, there will most likely be something that protects the car company and they can get their car back, but there will be nothing in print or in any contract that allows your friend to get their car back. Your friend is stuck purchasing a car from this dealer. \n\nThe ONLY resolve I can think of: Since lawyers usually won't scare a car company ... they usually have iron clad contracts on their side. Threaten calling the BBB and tell them you are going to file a complaint with the BBB. The car business SURVIVES on reputation and the BBB will tell too many people not to take care of this problem as soon as possible.\n\nREAD BEFORE YOU SIGN ... EVERY WORD!\n\nGood luck
856619
Contact the business which loaned you money for the car.  What probably happened is:  you turned the car in to them....they sold it....the amount of the sale did not cover your loan amount... you now owe the difference (called a deficiency balance).\n\nMake arrangements to pay it... and any other debts that you've decided not to pay.  Grow up....fix your own credit.... you and you alone are responsible for it.  You can pay a company to "fix" it for you, but it won't be fixed and you will then owe THEM money.\n\nIf you've been turned down for a loan, go back to that loan officer and ask her how you can become more eligible for a loan.  Follow her advice exactly.
373689
You know if you've paid off the total or not.  If you didn't, then you owe the money.  If you paid it off, show the bank your proof (canceled checks and/or receipts, etc.) You don't need a lawyer.  That will just cost you money. \n\nYou signed a contract with the bank when you financed your car.  Just because they may have a made a clerical error doesn't relieve you of your obligation.
784146
Worst situation: I accidentally crashed my brand-new car at the car dealership. Ouch.
432067
What you need to do is file a police report and report the car as stolen.  Once that's done you'll get your car back.  You don't need anything other then the title to have a tow company tow the car.  Once they have proof of the title showing you as sole owner (if your ex is on the title you have NO right to take the car or report it as stolen) they can tow it and ship it for you.  If you don't want a lien to be placed by the tow company you MUST PAY UPFRONT ALL COSTS, otherwise they have the legal right to a lien until paid regardless of if you didn't sign allowing a lien.  (All states allow tow companies to claim liens until paid)
850753
What rd211 said. \nThe work on the car was not authorised by the owner, so she technically owns nothing to anybody... She can of course approve post facto, and decide to pay the bill, but unless she does, nothing compels her, and it's a matter between the mechanic and the ex. Also, since the car belongs to somebody who is not involved in the deal, the mechanic has no right to hold it as collateral for payment of the repairs. \n\nNo bill was tendered, and the object has been removed to premises others than the machine shop or the mechanic's customer parking space... technically, it can be regarded as a presumption of grand theft auto.\n\nA mechanic's lien is definitely a real estate intrument not normally applied to movable property... so odds are the claims ar bulls*it. Especially since taking such a lien is an involved process and I don't suppose its steps, such as serving the preliminary notice were followed.\n\nBut really, get a lawyer and the police on the case and get medieval on the machanic's and the ex's sorry asses, because it really looks like they committed conspiracy to steal that car.
839091
how long has this been? ... is she a missing person? \nshe disappears (oops moves) and even though you owe her money, you don't know how to contact her? \nthat doesn't sound right to me. \n\ncheck with the DMV though, a woman I know had a car left on her property and was able to get the title by declaring that to them.
837807
they should send you a paper that states wo to call or where to write if you had and property in the vehicle. seems unfair they should have to at least mail it to you but nope you have the burden of getting it back wherever it may be. they will also include a day and time that they will auction off the vehicle so you can have a chance to buy back. also just in case noone told you you will also be responsible for the amout of the loan over that of which they auction the vehicle off for.
631849
You have a "free look" period for any type of purchase.  Call the car dealer and tell them that you want to return the car.