(I am the OP)
Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond.
I have researched, and taken your ideas with me to DMVs in 3 states and the Title and Tag office (PA has apparently outsourced to private companies and doesn’t handle it themselves anymore). Everyone agrees it must be fixed in my home state. Sadly, they insist here is nothing that they can do without a vehicle title.
Georgia’s DMV suggested a bonded title (expensive, but it seems my only hope) sadly, local Title offices had never heard of it. I never thought I would long to talk to an actual DMV worker LOL.
So, I must start looking for an attorney to handle it. The MH had been stored for 3 years but had to be moved. Now, the MH is currently in a mechanics lot where it was supposed to get inspected. It will have to be towed since it cannot be on the road legally until this is resolved. More money, ugh!
Someone mentioned that I had waited years to act on this, but that’s not so. I started asking about the title before the deal was made to purchase. I have been getting the run around all this time, they just refuse to do their part… and they always have since the beginning. After they had my money the dealers interest waned. On the contract I signed, the breakdown of costs includes $300.00 for “administrative fees” and all they every did was create a temporary registration. It allowed it to be transported to PA, but cannot get a title without the old title.
The sales listing said the dealer had the title “in hand”, but they NEVER SENT IT to me. Researching the VIN shows the title was last listed as a “dealer vehicle”, so it seems logical that they should be that dealer, so why never complete the work? I told them PA required the actual physical title. I asked for it to be sent certified mail, signature required… they said no, we don’t do that. So I offered to pay extra for it, anything just to get it done. In the end, after a lot of stalling, empty promises, dodging phone calls and out-right lies, nothing was ever sent to me.
My only regret, apart from doing business with them at all, was to not get a lawyer involved immediately. But I always try to see the best in people, this time, I got burned… badly.
I mentioned my health problems earlier and that is why I could not be more constant in my efforts and also why I try to avoid stress. They say stress kills, in some cases that is quite literal. But now I must get an attorney involved for the bonded title and if that doesn’t land me in the hospital, then I will keep you posted on how it works out.
Again, I really appreciate all the support and ideas, I would still be stuck with out your help and encouragement.
Thanks! Tracey
