4 months later..dealer has not submitted paperwork to DMV - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

terrypm · 09-14-2012, 03:32 PM

I bought my car back in the middle of May. Today I decided to call my state DMV office to inquire why I have not received any correspondence from them. They informed me the dealer has not submitted anything to them regarding my purchase. They stated they can not input anything or prepare a title until they receive the documentation from the dealer.

Has anyone else experienced over a 4 month delay between the dealer and DMV?

phattyduck · 09-14-2012, 03:54 PM

Sounds to me like you can go through all the red light cameras you want?

-Charlie

wheelhaus · 09-14-2012, 03:55 PM

Damn! I've had about a 6 week wait before. Never 4 months, thats ridiculous.

In Colorado, vehicle registration taxes are a percentage of MSRP (not purchase price) and the percentage depreciates each year from the date of purchase. First year usually covers 13-14 months because it includes the gap between purchase date and registration date, each month added is at the most expensive (1st year) rate. As-is, I'm expecting about $600-650 for first year reg, including two months of waiting for DMV paperwork. If I had to wait two additional months, it would add another $80 and I would be pissed.

whaap · 09-14-2012, 03:55 PM

No way. I hope they are still in business. You better jump on this as fast as you can and ask to take the paperwork to the DMV yourself if necessary.

Bonburner · 09-14-2012, 03:59 PM

hahaha awesome ~

jeebus · 09-14-2012, 04:37 PM

I had that happen to me once. It was annoying. Then the DMV wanted late fees for taking so long. I managed to get the dealer to pay them.

Starscream15 · 09-14-2012, 04:49 PM

Did you trade in a vehicle? If they, for any reason, have a problem getting your old title cleared through the state, typically they will not submit the new car for plates.

I worked back office for a little time at a dealership..

terrypm · 09-14-2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starscream15

Did you trade in a vehicle? If they, for any reason, have a problem getting your old title cleared through the state, typically they will not submit the new car for plates.

I worked back office for a little time at a dealership..

Yes I did trade in a car that still had an outstanding lien on it from my credit union. My Scion dealer drug their feet paying it off (3 weeks). I had to make another payment on my trade in even though the dealer had it on their sales lot. Then to top it off since I transferred my insurance over from my trade in to the FR-S the credit union sent me a letter stating a condition of my loan was to always have insurance on it. If I did not submit proof of insurance they would purchase it for me and send me the bill.

jstans84 · 09-14-2012, 11:44 PM

Dude sounds like you are seriously getting f'ed over by the dealership. Time to get the flame throwers ready.

rmjjensen · 09-15-2012, 12:26 PM

I may be in the same predicament as my trade is STILL REGISTERED TO ME! My temp doesn't expire til the end of the month but it's been at least 6 weeks.

terrypm · 09-24-2012, 11:16 AM

Update: I talked to my dealer and they claimed they mailed the paperwork to the DMV in August. The DMV still has not received it and they sent me a copy of the letter of inquiry they sent my dealer. They used the language about if they did not submit it with 14 days they would fine them and look at pulling their license.

I went to the dealership for an oil change Saturday. It was very eventful to say the least. When I got home I looked closely at my receipt. It stated a vehicle inservice date of August. I actually bought the car in May.

More red flags for me and questions.

Craig · 09-24-2012, 11:52 AM

Had my plates etc in around a week, super quick. I'd contact the dealer, probably toyota too considering its probably illegal to drive that car for so long without proper documentation.

gily25 · 09-24-2012, 01:23 PM

Who are you communicating with at the dealership? Salesperson? Sales manager? I'd say it's time to escalate...

terrypm · 09-24-2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gily25

Who are you communicating with at the dealership? Salesperson? Sales manager? I'd say it's time to escalate...

My Scion dealer is part of the Asbury Automotive Group which has about 80 dealers in the southeast US. There are 6 dealers in this group close to me and it seems there is one central title department for all 6 dealers. This is who I have been communicating with along with Toyota Financial Services who the car is financed with and is actually suppose to hold the original title since they are the lienholder.

At least I have the car in my possession. Toyota Financial has nothing.
If I defaulted on the loan it would be dicy for them to repossess it.

09-14-2012, 03:32 PM	#1
terrypm First86 & burning gas!! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Asphalt 2013 Scion FR-S Location: SEC country Posts: 392 Thanks: 112 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	4 months later..dealer has not submitted paperwork to DMV I bought my car back in the middle of May. Today I decided to call my state DMV office to inquire why I have not received any correspondence from them. They informed me the dealer has not submitted anything to them regarding my purchase. They stated they can not input anything or prepare a title until they receive the documentation from the dealer. Has anyone else experienced over a 4 month delay between the dealer and DMV? __________________

09-14-2012, 04:37 PM	#6
jeebus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT (on order) Location: San Diego Posts: 904 Thanks: 114 Thanked 471 Times in 208 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had that happen to me once. It was annoying. Then the DMV wanted late fees for taking so long. I managed to get the dealer to pay them. __________________

09-15-2012, 12:26 PM	#10
rmjjensen Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited in WRB Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 204 Thanks: 17 Thanked 86 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I may be in the same predicament as my trade is STILL REGISTERED TO ME! My temp doesn't expire til the end of the month but it's been at least 6 weeks. __________________ My Audio Build - 2 12s in a false floor and bangin. I love my BRZ

09-24-2012, 11:16 AM	#11
terrypm First86 & burning gas!! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Asphalt 2013 Scion FR-S Location: SEC country Posts: 392 Thanks: 112 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Update: I talked to my dealer and they claimed they mailed the paperwork to the DMV in August. The DMV still has not received it and they sent me a copy of the letter of inquiry they sent my dealer. They used the language about if they did not submit it with 14 days they would fine them and look at pulling their license. I went to the dealership for an oil change Saturday. It was very eventful to say the least. When I got home I looked closely at my receipt. It stated a vehicle inservice date of August. I actually bought the car in May. More red flags for me and questions. __________________

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wheelhaus Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 2020 KTM Super Duke 1290R Location: Denver Posts: 1,788 Thanks: 714 Thanked 1,141 Times in 624 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Damn! I've had about a 6 week wait before. Never 4 months, thats ridiculous. In Colorado, vehicle registration taxes are a percentage of MSRP (not purchase price) and the percentage depreciates each year from the date of purchase. First year usually covers 13-14 months because it includes the gap between purchase date and registration date, each month added is at the most expensive (1st year) rate. As-is, I'm expecting about $600-650 for first year reg, including two months of waiting for DMV paperwork. If I had to wait two additional months, it would add another $80 and I would be pissed.

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whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No way. I hope they are still in business. You better jump on this as fast as you can and ask to take the paperwork to the DMV yourself if necessary.

09-14-2012, 11:44 PM	#9
jstans84 Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 788 Thanks: 353 Thanked 345 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dude sounds like you are seriously getting f'ed over by the dealership. Time to get the flame throwers ready.

09-24-2012, 11:52 AM	#12
Craig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 338 Thanks: 242 Thanked 191 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Had my plates etc in around a week, super quick. I'd contact the dealer, probably toyota too considering its probably illegal to drive that car for so long without proper documentation.

09-24-2012, 01:23 PM	#13
gily25 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silica BRZ 6MT Location: 06103 Posts: 650 Thanks: 97 Thanked 115 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Who are you communicating with at the dealership? Salesperson? Sales manager? I'd say it's time to escalate...

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