What is my responsibility regarding a car afterI sold it?
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What is my responsibility regarding a car afterI sold it?
I gave the title, 2notarized copies of release from loan, and the keys to this person. I tried to file the transfer on-line but Ididn’t have all the info. Icalled the gentlemen and he gave me the name and address of a 3rd party who he said would be buying the car. I put that info in and completed the transaction from my end. 6 months later I received notice from a towing company that the car was found abandoned and that it would be put up for auction. I called, told them this, and they said not to worry; it was just a formality. 1 month later I received bill from collection agency for $1100.
Asked on October 30, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
It is my understanding that as the seller of an automobile, Washington state requires that you file -either in-line or at a vehicle licensing office - what is known as a report of sale. Is this what you filed online? Did you get a confirmation that it was filed? A confimation e-mail or number? Anything? Then whatever you have copy and send by certified mail to the collection agency indicating that you have properly transferred the vehicle under the law and that they should be going after the new owner. Indicate that if they continue to bother you or injure your credit in any way that you will take whatever legal action th law allows against them pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. I would call and get the actual name of a supervisor at the collection agency so that the letter is directed at someone and does not get round filed, so to speak. If they continue to bother you contact your state attorney general's office. Good luck.
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