AKB: Getting rid of an unwanted vehicle you don’t own.

[LionJim]

Basic story: daughter’s ex-boyfriend towed a truck to my daughter’s place over a year ago and it’s still there, he won’t come to get it, it cannot be driven, there are plates but the registration is wayyyyyy expired. I will be visiting a nearby tow place and asking them what my options are, but have at it.

I guess that her best option here would be to give it away for scrap, no idea how this might work.

 

[psuro]

Who has the title and registration?

 

[Classof09]

Can’t you call the local police department and report it as an abandoned vehicle? I would also ask them what your options are.

 

[91Joe95]

Some good suggestions. I'm a little more old school myself.

 

[NittPicker]

Is it in PA?? If so, maybe this will help.

EDIT: In any case, don't have it towed on your own. The process described in the link will help your daughter avoid accusations of theft. If the ex is a jerk, he'd likely cause problems otherwise.

LINK

 

[psuro]

Can’t you call the local police department and report it as an abandoned vehicle? I would also ask them what your options are.

Why does he need to contact the police department for answers, when he has all of us?

 

[s1uggo72]

Can’t you call the local police department and report it as an abandoned vehicle? I would also ask them what your options are.

this is where I'd start. With out the title in your name, you cant do alot.

 

[BobPSU92]

Basic story: daughter’s ex-boyfriend towed a truck to my daughter’s place over a year ago and it’s still there, he won’t come to get it, it cannot be driven, there are plates but the registration is wayyyyyy expired. I will be visiting a nearby tow place and asking them what my options are, but have at it.

I guess that her best option here would be to give it away for scrap, no idea how this might work.

Is there a cliff nearby?

 

[s1uggo72]

Is there a cliff nearby?

or at least can you push it into a handicapped parking place?? Somebody else will do the rest!! Now that I think about it, just get a handicapped parking only sign and put it next to the truck, and call the cops.

 

[LionJim]

Who has the title and registration?

Dunno. Seems the boyfriend took it off someone’s hands.

 

[LionJim]

Is it in PA?? If so, maybe this will help.

EDIT: In any case, don't have it towed on your own. The process described in the link will help your daughter avoid accusations of theft. If the ex is a jerk, he'd likely cause problems otherwise.

LINK

I doubt the ex would bother, actually.

 

[psuro]

Dunno. Seems the boyfriend took it off someone’s hands.

Get the VIN before you call local police. Make sure the knucklehead (since he is the ex we can say that), didn't poach it from someone.

 

[psuro]

Is there a cliff nearby?

Yup there is. and he is always drinking beer in his uniform.

 

[LionJim]

Thanks for your advice. I just now drove to the Del SP but they aren’t open to the public due to Covid. Yeah, (slaps head), the police are the first step.

 

[PSUSignore]

In my area the city or local police won't do much unless the vehicle violates code. So if it doesn't run, hasn't moved in xxx days, has been sitting with flat tires, etc. then they'll put a warning sticker on it and monitor for some number of days. If nothing happens eventually it gets towed. I'd probably start with your town and you could file an inoperable vehicle code violation.

 

[TheBigUglies]

In my area the city or local police won't do much unless the vehicle violates code. So if it doesn't run, hasn't moved in xxx days, has been sitting with flat tires, etc. then they'll put a warning sticker on it and monitor for some number of days. If nothing happens eventually it gets towed. I'd probably start with your town and you could file an inoperable vehicle code violation.

Yeah, I was going to say get it off her property and just put it on the public street. Cops will eventually need to deal with the abandoned vehicle.

 

[UncleRoyBiggins]

Paint it PITT blue and yellow, and charge $5 a hit with a sledgehammer.

 

[Tom_PSU]

Paint it PITT blue and yellow, and charge $5 a hit with a sledgehammer.

Brilliant, the revenue should cover any towing or disposal costs if the authorities continue their lack of interest. There’s also money to be made in charging admission if you follow 91Joe95’s advice. Never let a crisis go to waste without a profit.

 

[s1uggo72]

Paint it PITT blue and yellow, and charge $5 a hit with a sledgehammer.

wont work. The car is in Delaware, they'll think Tuby Raymond is back from the dead!

 

[Woodpecker]

Is there a cliff nearby?

Lalo will still find it

 

[BobPSU92]

Thanks for your advice. I just now drove to the Del SP but they aren’t open to the public due to Covid. Yeah, (slaps head), the police are the first step.

Closed for COVID. ? Tell them it isn’t 2020.

 

[BobPSU92]

Paint it PITT blue and yellow, and charge $5 a hit with a sledgehammer.

Paint it PSU blue and white and charge $50 a hit with a sledgehammer.

 

[Classof09]

Paint it PSU blue and white and charge $50 a hit with a sledgehammer.

Fill it with onion dip. Barron will come get it.

 

[Auxgym]

Basic story: daughter’s ex-boyfriend towed a truck to my daughter’s place over a year ago and it’s still there, he won’t come to get it, it cannot be driven, there are plates but the registration is wayyyyyy expired. I will be visiting a nearby tow place and asking them what my options are, but have at it.

I guess that her best option here would be to give it away for scrap, no idea how this might work.

Are you asking for advice on how to Coach up your daughter on picking boyfriends also??

 

[LionJim]

Are you asking for advice on how to Coach up your daughter on picking boyfriends also??

No need now. She’s past that particular stage in her life, thankfully.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Is there a cliff nearby?

We're talking the state of Delaware. The highest point in the state is 447.85 feet above sea level.

Then again, I seem to recall some minor cliffs in Alapocas Woods, and there are some former quarries in DE.

 

[EddyS]

I traded my elderly car to benefit Vietnam Veterans. They use a company to pick up the care, and I presume either rehabbed my car for resale or sold the metal etc..
Caveat $500 limit as charitable contribution in my case.

 

[manatree]

 

[GregInPitt]

Closed for COVID. ? Tell them it isn’t 2020.

It is in Deleware.

 

[psuro]

We're talking the state of Delaware. The highest point in the state is 447.85 feet above sea level.

Then again, I seem to recall some minor cliffs in Alapocas Woods, and there are some former quarries in DE.

Dela-weirdos.

 

[s1uggo72]

We're talking the state of Delaware. The highest point in the state is 447.85 feet above sea level.

Then again, I seem to recall some minor cliffs in Alapocas Woods, and there are some former quarries in DE.

So no where near the White Cliffs of Dover??

 

[Waaaaaaaany]

We're talking the state of Delaware. The highest point in the state is 447.85 feet above sea level.

Then again, I seem to recall some minor cliffs in Alapocas Woods, and there are some former quarries in DE.

You don't need a "high point", you just need a deep hole

 

[Woodpecker]

 

[JWB389]

No need now. She’s past that particular stage in her life, thankfully.

If you can get the VIN, there are several websites that allow you get limited information on the car. I think this one works.

Vin Search

 

[LionJim]

I went online and read that, until the police give you the okay, you don’t ever tow a car that’s not yours.

 

[BobPSU92]

I went online and read that, until the police give you the okay, you don’t ever tow a car that’s not yours.

It works for businesses. Put up a sign saying unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. All good.

 

[psuro]

I went online and read that, until the police give you the okay, you don’t ever tow a car that’s not yours.

So, now that you have all of our knowledge, you can venture out into the world and seek out answers.

Go safe, young grasshopper.

 

[GrimReaper]

I went online and read that, until the police give you the okay, you don’t ever tow a car that’s not yours.

Gonna guess that there has to be some statute (trespass, illegal dumping) under which the vehicle can be towed. You will need to get the police involved.

 

[JWB389]

I've got a little experience in this.

I know in my township, which I believe follows the standard code (whatever that is called), it is illegal to have a "junk" car on your property. I have learned from experience with an undesirable neighbor that the threshold for a "junk" car is fairly easy to reach. SOMEBODY notified the township code enforcement office. Code enforcement officer showed up and demanded in writing they have the cars removed.

Perheps somebody would be willing notifiy the local code enforcement office.

 

[PSUJam]

Closed for COVID. ? Tell them it isn’t 2020.

Yeah, well: