Car Repossession Legal Rights

Summary

If a car is fully paid for, repossession without proper cause can be illegal. Verbal agreements can be binding, and towing from private property without consent is often unlawful. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.

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Yeah I bought a car and I paid cash for it in April * and that dealership came to my residence and repoed it
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear that. Could you please let me know your location to better assist you? Also, do you have any documentation that proves you paid for the car in full?
But I had already paid for it in cash so they basically stole it
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. Just to clarify, did you receive any written receipt or proof of purchase when you paid in cash? Also, could you tell me where this happened?
I called the cops for a stolen vehicle because I had all of the documents from the dealership but she wrote up a new bill of sale so when the officers went to the business they saw her new bill of sale that she had typed up stating that I didn't pay but $*,* on the $*,* and the reason why they report it is because I missed a payment supposedly but they came and got it not even two weeks after I purchased it so even if what they were saying was true which it's not because I have proof of even the $*,* transaction into the color car dealerships paypal
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. It seems complex and may require legal intervention. Please share your location so I can provide more specific information. Also, have you contacted a lawyer yet?
Somehow all of my messages deleted so I didn't get to read any of them
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. I can provide the information again. Could you please confirm your location so I can give you the most accurate information?
I'm in Oklahoma right now but the location that it occurred in was in Colorado
Sure ****, I can provide general legal information about car repossession in Colorado. Here are some key points:
- You’re usually entitled to notice before repossession.
- The lender can sell the car to repay the loan.
- You might owe money after the sale.
For more specific advice, please consult a local attorney.
Yeah but the thing is is that I paid for it in cash so it was legally fully mine I didn't owe any payments at all that's just what she said when I had the cops go
****, to clarify, the car was fully paid for and it's still been repossessed? Did the dealership provide any reason for this?
It was really like $*,* but the thermostat needed to be fixed and they didn't have time to do it that day that I bought it so I took it and they were supposed to get me in to get it fixed and I said instead since you haven't done it can I just not pay the other $* and I'll just go get it fixed on my own and they agreed but then a few days later had a tow company come and tow the car while I was still in it the actual tow company hooked me up and was trying to tow it with me in the car and the car started still and the tow company also took it from private property they were not even allowed to be on that property
It seems like you've had a complex situation. In Colorado:
- Verbal agreements can be legally binding.
- Towing from private property without consent is often illegal.
- Unlawful repossession could lead to compensation.
Please consult with a local attorney for more specific advice.
I had everything in legal documents I had the bill of sale from the dealership and the agreement with the thermostat was all verbal
****, based on what you've shared, it seems you have a valid bill of sale and a verbal agreement for repair compensation. Did you get a chance to discuss this situation with a local attorney in Colorado? They could potentially help you establish the legality of the verbal agreement and guide you with the next steps.
But even if they're saying that I didn't then all I would have owed was $* out of the $*,* because I gave them *,* cash so even if I would have paid them the $* for not doing what they were supposed to do which was fixing the issue then I don't understand why they would have came to take it not even two weeks after I purchased the vehicle then when I tried to get a hold of them she told me that I needed to pay that $* plus the fees for her the repo people and towing company and then fees for her storing it for that few days that she had it already by the time I got a hold of her so it was like over $*,* to try to get it back at that point and then she said if she didn't get the money from me then she was going to sell it and if there was anything left after the amount that I owed then they would have to refund it to me but I never heard back from her
****, it seems like you've been treated unfairly. In Colorado, if a dealer wrongfully repossesses a car, you might be entitled to compensation. It would be best to consult with a local attorney. They can help you understand your rights and potential remedies.
Thank you very much AI
You're welcome, ****. I hope you find a resolution soon. If you need more general legal information, don't hesitate to ask. Remember, a consultation with a local attorney can provide specific advice for your situation.