Legal Question in Consumer Law in Virginia

consumer protection

can an auto mechanic sell your car

if he doesn't have the title?


Asked on 2/16/09, 12:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jonathon Moseley Moseley & Associates Law Firm

Re: consumer protection

Well, obviously no.

Do you mean if there is an unpaid bill?

Yes, he can make a claim against the car for an unpaid mechanics bill. But I believe he would have to go through the court to sue you for the money, and then sell the car based on the court order.

Who would want to "buy" a car without getting good title?

There may be an abbreviated process for a car mechanic to get paid on their unpaid bill, and I would look this up in more detail, if you gave us more information about what situation you have in mind.

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Answered on 2/20/09, 12:32 am


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