What to do if I recently bought a used car at a local car dealership and had it financed but somehow I was mailed the title to the car free and clear?
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What to do if I recently bought a used car at a local car dealership and had it financed but somehow I was mailed the title to the car free and clear?
I have made 2 payments to the finance company and I would like to know what my rights are if I stop making payments since the finance co. doesn’t own the title to my car.
Asked on June 3, 2014 under Business Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If you stop making payments, they *will* be able to reposses the car and/or sue you for the money; plainly, you have not paid all the amounts due on the financing agreement (which can be easily shown), so the mere fact that a clerical or administrative error was made does not give you title to the car.
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