i bought this car from this guy and now he won't give me the title...?

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 ok so i already had the car in my possession but then he wanted me to pay for it later so he signed a bill of sale gave it to me than i would give him the money when he got it cause i think he didn't have it right than or something so anyways a few weeks pass buy and he says he has the title (we were friends and worked together) so he says three hundred dollars cash and i'll give you the title  so i said ok he said let me count it than i asked for it back and he threatened to put me in the hospital (*** hole!!) so i said okay but give me the title so he said follow me to the bank and i'll give you it i followed him and than he gave me an envelope and left so i looked inside and it looked like a title so i drive the court house or treasures office to license it and i open it and get out the paper work and its all a bunch of receipts and stuff and on top of that they said that it looks like he still is on a loan through the bank for the car so he doesn't even have the title  wtf!!!

sorry that was so long lol  had alot to explain

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

without the title,  you own nothing.

if he doesn't have it, he cannot legally sell it to you.

if he doesn't make the payments, the car will be repossessed.

if you pay in cash. he must give you a receipt or it doesn't legally exist.

Dr. J · Answer

First off always get a detailed receipt for any cash transaction.  Now you basically own nothing. Contact the local highway patrol.  They may want to talk to this guy.  Most states have laws that govern the sale of motor vehicles.  He basically sold something that didn't belong to him (yet).  Go to the bank where you two were to pick up the title and speak with the loan officer.  Thre may be privacy issues so don't count on too many answers but if you explain your situation they may be able to help.

filazafer · Answer

Well, I would say you are going to have to call the police and show them the bill of sale.  It's not really valid since he doesn't really own the car, but it can't hurt.  If he doesn't pay the loan and they repossess it, you'll have to give it up.  It sounds like this guy is digging himself into a big hole that he won't be able to get out of.  I hope it works out, but this might end up being a life lesson that costs you $300.

Phong K · Answer

Wow. You got yourself into a hole. Call the cops asap. This doesn't sound good. If he threatens you then I think you can press charges for that as well. That guy is seriously an idiot though. Why would you try to scam someone who works with you knowing that you'll see him the next day anyway? lol. Definitely report him to the authorities asap. Don't let this guy get what he wants.

Otto · Answer

You, foolishly,bought a car from someone who does not own it. I doubt from the way you have described the seller, that there will be a good outcome from this. The only way to get a title is to pay the lien-holder whatever amount is owed. Good luck.

Bman49 · Answer

First, use punctuation. Second, get your self an attorney. Third, go to court. Fourth, get your money back and make him pay your lawyer fees. There you go step by step way of getting your money back. By the way, you should talk to an attorney immediately. The long you wait, the less likely you will get your money back.

ChevyPride0310 · Answer

all i can say is that he screwed you over, take him to small claims court

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i bought this car from this guy and now he won't give me the title...?

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