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Florida Towing Company

I had a friend of mine, sell my truck in Naples Florida, in 2005. In late 2006 I get a certified letter from a towing company for about $1200. They told me in order to stop late fees, to fill out on a piece of paper that gives them the right to get rid of the truck. So I freaked out and did. The buyer never put the truck in his name, and my friend never got a bill of sale, however the buyer did sign the title. I told them to start sending me statements or they aren't getting anymore money. They stopped sending statements for a year. I just got another statement that says I am in default on my agreement and my bill is now $825? In the past they have never spelled my last name correctly, I have never received any proof other than the letter that my truck was towed a year after I sold it? I don't know what to do? Is there anything I can do?


Asked on 8/01/07, 1:18 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Florida Towing Company

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If you refuse to pay, their option is to file for title to the vehicle and sell it for storage fees. Tell them to exercise their option and get their monies that way. You should not send them any more monies.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 8/07/07, 11:37 pm
Robert Rosplock Rosplock & Perez

Re: Florida Towing Company

AS you have been paid for the truck, suggest to the towing company that it take legal action to acquire title to, or sell the truck, to collect their fees.

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Answered on 8/01/07, 8:59 am
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Florida Towing Company

Mr. Rosplock made a good point. If you didn't own the truck when the towing was done, then you aren't liable for it and it would be relatively cheap for me to prove that for you if necessary. If you did own it then, then you should pay the bill.

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Answered on 8/01/07, 11:37 am


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