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House of Roberts

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1. It takes a while, usually several weeks, to declare a vehicle abandoned,

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Fri May 21, 2021, 08:27 PM

May 2021

but the repair shop could help you do that. I've only had to do it a few times when a car was going to cost more to fix than it was worth. That was in the pre-internet days, but it may even be easier now, and as usual, your state may differ in procedure.

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OK, what do I do? [View all] no_hypocrisy May 2021 OP

It takes a while, usually several weeks, to declare a vehicle abandoned, House of Roberts May 2021 #1

Trouble is to qualify for "abandoned car," no_hypocrisy May 2021 #2

Customers have been known to authorize repairs, even provide seed money toward parts, House of Roberts May 2021 #6

Is there a Mechanics Lien in your state? AndyS May 2021 #3

Offer the previous owner a settlement! Mopar151 May 2021 #4

been a few years Kali May 2021 #5

My take; not an attorney. discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2021 #7