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StormtrooperJun · 01-08-2013, 02:56 PM

Hey folks,

I'm caught in a weird predicament here and can use any advice

. I'll try to make it concise...

I traded in my Corvette for my 2010 Camaro in September 2012 to a local Chevy dealer. It's been over 90 days and I didn't receive anything from the DMV. The tags expire in Jan 2013 so I contacted the DMV. They said my dealership paid the fees, but did not complete the application leaving it "pending."

I contact the dealer, and according to them, another dealership put the car into Auction where my dealership bought it, then in turn sold it to me. The other dealership did not have DMV form 262 completed and is having a hard time getting a hold of the original owner. My dealer said they can't move the application any further until that is done, but they would give me a statement that "would get me off the hook" if I got pulled over until they got the paperwork completed.

So I'm left with these questions: Would that really "get me off the hook?" Even if it did,, it wouldn't solve my problem of getting the car registered...would I have to turn it in back to the dealer if they can't get a hold of the previous owner? (A nice new Camaro with the same terms would be great!) What are my options?

If any of you guys have any insight into the matter, it would be greatly appreciated!

Jun

2010SS2SS · 01-08-2013, 03:08 PM

Original dealer should have gotten a "power of Attorney" signed by the original owner for any title matters.

Inferno LSX · 01-08-2013, 06:10 PM

Go to the dealership and raise hell. They sold you a car you can't register. Kinda makes the car useless if you can't drive it.

ec1990 · 01-08-2013, 06:36 PM

Most states allow the dealer to give a secondary dealer tag if an state licensed one is not given in time. I wouldn't trust a"letter to get you off the hook", sounds like them trying to save face. If it gets worse, contact the DMV because sounds like the dealer messed up and did something against the rules.

90503 · 01-08-2013, 07:54 PM

...I say bad business on the part of the dealership....what they did would be the same thing that would allow them to sell stolen cars, it's not legal...call an attorney...

StormtrooperJun · 01-11-2013, 06:15 PM

Update 1/11/13:

Surprise, surpise! The dealer called me this morning stating there was no "letter" they could give me to "get me off the hook" and that my windshield sticker will suffice. They told me they have their person who does the DMV paperwork going to the DMV next week to straighten the paperwork and get the registration ASAP. I still don't think it's going to do much since they didn't get the previous owner's release paperwork. I'm going to give them this last opportunity. I'm going to lawyer up if they don't get anything going after this DMV appearance.

Got my fingers crossed...

StormtrooperJun · 01-28-2013, 03:42 PM

Update 1/26/13:

After filing complaints all over the place, the dealership finally got my registration corrected and sent in. I picked up my registration papers and sticker on Saturday and it's actually under my name now. What a relief! Now, I can go back and mod this thing!

sangerbanger58 · 01-28-2013, 06:16 PM

Finally glad things worked out :-D

Bluffen · 01-29-2013, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StormtrooperJun

Update 1/26/13:

After filing complaints all over the place, the dealership finally got my registration corrected and sent in. I picked up my registration papers and sticker on Saturday and it's actually under my name now. What a relief! Now, I can go back and mod this thing!

FYI..file a complaint with the DMV.. I know your probably glad you finally received your reg, but the DMV has Investigators who have Law Enforcement privlidges and this dealership should be looked into by the State. Im sure your not the first person this has happened to from there. I know you may not have the time but maybe pick up the phone and call.

StormtrooperJun · 01-29-2013, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sangerbanger58

Finally glad things worked out :-D

Thanks!

StormtrooperJun · 01-29-2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluffen

FYI..file a complaint with the DMV.. I know your probably glad you finally received your reg, but the DMV has Investigators who have Law Enforcement privlidges and this dealership should be looked into by the State. Im sure your not the first person this has happened to from there. I know you may not have the time but maybe pick up the phone and call.

Yeah, I'm going to file with the DMV. I already filed with Chevy corporate as well. Even if nothing is done about it this time at least it has been documented.

Culb · 01-29-2013, 02:25 PM

Of course this is a bit late, but I wouldn't ever trust a substitute document to "get you off the hook". Officers have seen all sorts of scams and attempts to fool them, so their answer would probably be to just give you the ticket and have you take it up in court - at best!

01-08-2013, 02:56 PM	#1
StormtrooperJun Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 71	Legal question regarding my Camaro Hey folks, I'm caught in a weird predicament here and can use any advice . I'll try to make it concise... I traded in my Corvette for my 2010 Camaro in September 2012 to a local Chevy dealer. It's been over 90 days and I didn't receive anything from the DMV. The tags expire in Jan 2013 so I contacted the DMV. They said my dealership paid the fees, but did not complete the application leaving it "pending." I contact the dealer, and according to them, another dealership put the car into Auction where my dealership bought it, then in turn sold it to me. The other dealership did not have DMV form 262 completed and is having a hard time getting a hold of the original owner. My dealer said they can't move the application any further until that is done, but they would give me a statement that "would get me off the hook" if I got pulled over until they got the paperwork completed. So I'm left with these questions: Would that really "get me off the hook?" Even if it did,, it wouldn't solve my problem of getting the car registered...would I have to turn it in back to the dealer if they can't get a hold of the previous owner? (A nice new Camaro with the same terms would be great!) What are my options? If any of you guys have any insight into the matter, it would be greatly appreciated! Jun Last edited by StormtrooperJun; 01-08-2013 at 02:58 PM. Reason: grammar

01-08-2013, 06:10 PM	#3
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	Go to the dealership and raise hell. They sold you a car you can't register. Kinda makes the car useless if you can't drive it. __________________

01-08-2013, 06:36 PM	#4
ec1990 Drives: 2012 AGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,407	Most states allow the dealer to give a secondary dealer tag if an state licensed one is not given in time. I wouldn't trust a"letter to get you off the hook", sounds like them trying to save face. If it gets worse, contact the DMV because sounds like the dealer messed up and did something against the rules. __________________ Check out my blog for product reviews on detailing products!

01-28-2013, 06:16 PM	#8
sangerbanger58 Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sanger,CA Posts: 1,834	Finally glad things worked out :-D __________________ *CVC Fresno* Last edited by sangerbanger58; 01-28-2013 at 09:25 PM.

01-08-2013, 03:08 PM	#2
2010SS2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cypress, texas Posts: 1,302	Original dealer should have gotten a "power of Attorney" signed by the original owner for any title matters.

01-08-2013, 07:54 PM	#5
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,426	...I say bad business on the part of the dealership....what they did would be the same thing that would allow them to sell stolen cars, it's not legal...call an attorney...

01-11-2013, 06:15 PM	#6
StormtrooperJun Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 71	Update 1/11/13: Surprise, surpise! The dealer called me this morning stating there was no "letter" they could give me to "get me off the hook" and that my windshield sticker will suffice. They told me they have their person who does the DMV paperwork going to the DMV next week to straighten the paperwork and get the registration ASAP. I still don't think it's going to do much since they didn't get the previous owner's release paperwork. I'm going to give them this last opportunity. I'm going to lawyer up if they don't get anything going after this DMV appearance. Got my fingers crossed...

01-28-2013, 03:42 PM	#7
StormtrooperJun Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 71	Update 1/26/13: After filing complaints all over the place, the dealership finally got my registration corrected and sent in. I picked up my registration papers and sticker on Saturday and it's actually under my name now. What a relief! Now, I can go back and mod this thing!

01-29-2013, 02:25 PM	#12
Culb Drives: 2012 2LS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Memphis Posts: 62 View My Garage	Of course this is a bit late, but I wouldn't ever trust a substitute document to "get you off the hook". Officers have seen all sorts of scams and attempts to fool them, so their answer would probably be to just give you the ticket and have you take it up in court - at best!