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My car was totaled in an accident in July that was not my fault. I received a check for the value of my car a few weeks later and I was told to sign and send the title to the insurance co. which I did. I have been trying to get the plates off the car (which has been sitting at a storage facility since the time of the accident until now!!!) Insurance co is claiming that they will only pay storage fees for a few days and that I am responsible for the rest. The storage company is refusing to give me my plates so that I can surrender them to DMV. I am still paying insurance on the car!!! What deal can I strike with the storage co to get my plates back?
What state are you in and who was your insurance company? You should not have to strike any deal. The plates in most states stay with the owner so you can transfer them to another vehicle. I would immediately contact your insurance company, that's what you pay for.
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Chris Cantrell
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Towing and repossession related questions as well as legal issues. I do not answer tow dolly or dinghy towing questions as there are too may variables without looking at the equipment, so please don't ask any related questions about these issues. Law Enforcement issues concerning criminal defense, laws (generally Alabama), Accident Investigations, Narcotics enforcement, etc Private Investigation issues and questions
Experience
20+ years towing and recovery, 10 years Law Enforcement, State certified Evidence Technician, Former Narcotics Agent and Chief of Police. Missing person investigator.
Organizations
Alabama Private Investigators Association, Alabama Narcotics Officers Association, National Association of Private Investigators. Chief of Volunteer rescue squad, member AARS.
Publications
Author Thomas Publications Professionals Guide to Auto Repossessions
Education/Credentials
AAA Certified, APOSTC Certified, Certified Accident Investigator, Licensed Private Investigator. NASAR SAR-Tech III, MLPI graduate, State certified public safety diver.
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