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How can I find my car that was auctioned off at a storage place?

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In every case where I worked as a towing truck operator, the Sheriff was required to notify the last known owner of a sale, either by public notice or by certified letter.

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My cousin died and his car was sold months prior to his death. There is no receipt and the title was not transferred. I am the administrator of the estate and need to locate this car. What can I do?

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Contact the motor vehicle department to the state i;n which the car was last registered in his name. It would probably be best to go in person with the paperwork showing that you are the executor of your cousin's estate. They will be able to look up the VIN number on their computer.

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My boyfriend took my car and parked it somewhere before he got arrested. How can I locate my car?

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You could always go to where he is being held and ask him where it is.

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My car is in another state and I cannot reach the person who is storing it. How can I find out if it is being used?

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You should call the person who is storing it. Ask them if the car is being used. Otherwise, you will need to make a trip to check on it.

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How do I find out the VIN number of a vehicle with only the owner's personal information?

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If you have access to the car, you're set. It's on top of the driver-side dashboard just inside the glass. It is a set of about 16 numbers and letters combined.

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