beastyz06

Hey guys,

I have nowhere to discuss about this topic so help me out here.

I just bought used Z fpr my son from Chicago, IL (I'm located at S. Cali) and finally received the car this week.

I've been calling dealer to send me original title but they are not cooperative. Car was paid off 2 weeks agao and they were telling me that they will send out the title anydays and it's been a week.

What should I do? are there any legal help I can seek for?

Thanks

andy82

When I paid off mine the bank took 2-3 weeks to get the title to me, which was expected. 2 weeks seems reasonable if the title comes from their bank or so......be patient!

fasthwks

2-4 weeks is normal

beastyz06

No Andy,

I know dealer has title in their hands and they even confirmed with me. It's not coming from the bank.

They are just not sending the title with no reason.

Damn !!

RedZ4me

I smell a 'lien' on it that has to be cleared

fasthwks

Understand now, did you do a direct wire transfer or check? They might be hanging onto the title for check verification(10-14 days), anything else I couldn't tell you. If it is a larger dealer just call and ask for the GM or owner, they should be able to tell you.

jasonn5

What type of dealer was this. If it is a major car dealer, then they usually should have the title at the dealership. The problem is if they just recently took the car in on trade, there might not have been enough time to get it cleared thru their version of the DMV. If it a smaller dealer and the car was bought at auction it will take a lot more time. The auction house usually holds title until the dealer funds are clear and then sends it to him. Once again it usually has to go thru the DMV. I am not sure if Ill. deals in electronic titles. If they do it will take a lot longer to get the paper title. Give it at least a couple of weeks if not more;
That is the problem with buying out of state. .. good luck.. Mike

jasonn5

Another thing. Did you fill out paperwork for the car thru the dealer. If so, you should have a temporary registration issued by the dealer. If you have all paperwork from the dealer, it should not be an issue to deal with our DMV....MIke

beastyz06

Thanks Mike,

I have the temporary 15day permit for drive and all copies of contract.

I'll go DMV on Monday and see.

sprinter

I was in the same situation. I am in CA and bought mine from a non GM dealer in NC. He didn't give me the title and went through delay after delay, excuse after excuse. I was lucky that I bought through eBay and after 3 months their legal dept got involved and I had the title within a couple of weeks. But itreally was a nightmare. I recommend contacting a legal firm in Chicago and get them to contact the dealer. All licenced dealers have a bond and they can threaten to put a lien against the bond and in such case, the dealer cannot operate - this is what eBay VPP legal told me.

beastyz06

Thank you for the info Sprinter !! This is what I need if I don't get the tile til next week.

This is also NON GM dealer, what was I thinking !!