My friend borrowed my car and got it towed?

Question

I was an idiot and loaned my car to someone not realizing they didn't have a valid license. It got towed on Friday night and is in an impound lot. The car was never actually in my name because I never got down to DMV to change my name over. What will happen to the car if I don't come get it? I don't want/need the car anymore. If I leave it there will they try to come after the previous owner? The cops locked my friends keys in the car and they want them back, but if I go down there and show them the filled ou, but not turned in pink slip that has my name on it they will know it's mine and will come after me. There's no way that my friend (soon to be ex-friend) will pay for the costs to do anymore than get the keys out. What should I do?

Answer 1

It's your loss!  Be more responsible next time and not so trusting!!!!!

Answer 2

>> (soon to be ex-friend)

Make the ex-friend NOW and all your problems is solved.  Tell that "friend" you WANT the money or he can kiss his possession good by.  Then the ball is in his court.

Good Luck...

P.S  I can't believe the nerve of people to borrow cars when they don't even a license.  Then get it towed !!!

Answer 3

well its not your car yet til the papers have been done so who had it before is the ones that will have to pay to get it out and the longer its there the more its going to cost sorry not much you can do whats in it ... keys is the cops or tow yards til you get it all payed for first you have to go dmv then go and pay the tow charge and storeage.. and  whatever and now you know you dont loan out any car if someone needs a car let them buy their own or drive them... sorry

Answer 4

Well, as long as you have the title in your possession it shouldn't be a problem to get the car out.  The sooner the better because they charge on a per-day basis, and it might not be as much as you think.  Even if you don't need the car don't just leave it there, you could scrap it and get much more than the cost of getting it out of impound.  As for that so-called friend of yours, just be glad he didn't wreck and hurt someone who would then take you to court and sue you because it was your car.  Lesson learned, ditch the loser, but I am not above revenge when the opportunity presents itself.

Answer 5

you have learned a valuable lesson  go to dmv see what they say let yourFRIEND worry about her keys   i guesse the last legal owner will get a notice about the car  other than that  forget it

Answer 6

The reality of the situation is, if you didn't convert the title in your name, you can't register it in your name.  Some states require you to fill out a release of liability form when you sell the car.  If you don't do that, you a are liable for anything the car is involved in.  So, yes, they most likely would go after the previous owner, who has all rights to sue YOU for whatever he has to pay, leaving you with that amount plus court costs.  You should think about how much more you want to pay for the car.  Also, you may be able to keep the possessions until you are reimbursed for the amount you had to pay to get the car back, depending on your state.

Answer 7

You might consider the key issue. The car if running, must be worth move than the fees to release the car. I suggest getting the car out and selling it if you do not need it.