Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

improper sale of automobile

I purchased a ford truck from a national car dealer last year. The truck was/is registered in my name and financed thru the dealer. I have made all payments on time. Last week I was informed by the attorney for the estate of the previous owner that there is an unsatisfied lien on the vehicle in Pennsylvanian and it is considered a stolen vehicle. What is my responsibility beyond surrendering the vehicle or making arrangements for it to be picked up? What is my liability? What is the liability if the company that I purchased the vehicle from? What should I except in the form of reimbursement of down payment and loan payments made on the vehicle?


Asked on 8/24/08, 12:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: improper sale of automobile

You may not -- probably won't -- have to give the car back. It will depend on whether it really was stolen and the circumstances of how you bought the car. You are what the law calls a "good faith purchaser for value." Since you bought the car from a national dealer, you should contact them. They will help resolve this.

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Answered on 8/24/08, 10:20 am


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