Hi guys,
I really need some legal advice here.
I bought a car a few years ago and got a few tickets - said tickets have since expired.
Sold the car and during that time - the new wonder got a ticket in December 2013. Anyway I bought the car back again in June 2014, insured the car and everything!
Anyway I get home from work, only to find that my car has been removed by Newlyn! I explained the fact that the ticket they've removed the car for, was not mine so they asked that I prove I am the new owner with a number of documents faxed across. I did everything they asked for except the log book as this hasn't arrived yet.
Upon receiving the evidence, they came back to me saying I OWED them money then and if I didn't pay, the car would be sold. I calmly contacted the councils to confirm the two tickets I owed years ago, were closed. They confirmed! I went back to Newlyn telling them they were now holding my car for two expired tickets. They kept me on hold then came back saying they are not willing to release my car unless the previous owner pays her debt in full; and that the car would be sold at auction!
Surely this is illegal?!?!
I'm speaking to solicitors; any advice truly appreciated.
I really need some legal advice here.
I bought a car a few years ago and got a few tickets - said tickets have since expired.
Sold the car and during that time - the new wonder got a ticket in December 2013. Anyway I bought the car back again in June 2014, insured the car and everything!
Anyway I get home from work, only to find that my car has been removed by Newlyn! I explained the fact that the ticket they've removed the car for, was not mine so they asked that I prove I am the new owner with a number of documents faxed across. I did everything they asked for except the log book as this hasn't arrived yet.
Upon receiving the evidence, they came back to me saying I OWED them money then and if I didn't pay, the car would be sold. I calmly contacted the councils to confirm the two tickets I owed years ago, were closed. They confirmed! I went back to Newlyn telling them they were now holding my car for two expired tickets. They kept me on hold then came back saying they are not willing to release my car unless the previous owner pays her debt in full; and that the car would be sold at auction!
Surely this is illegal?!?!
I'm speaking to solicitors; any advice truly appreciated.
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