Lot of issues here. First, I think you are going to need a Texas attorney. The lien is your best claim because it clearly isn’t a valid sale...

You need to file a fraudulent transfer of assets case against the husband and wife. Look for an attorney that handles collections issues.

Selling over the advertised price is illegal. Sounds like you have all the paperwork you need to do the case. The potential outcomes are (1)...

First, don’t leave the car at a mechanic for storage. You already know the cost is going to be high and nothing is happening soon. Second, the...

They are required to honor the advertised price.

Contact the California Bureau of Automotive Repair and file a claim. Also, the labor rate is very high for an independent mechanic. You should...

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Downpayments are not illegal and are common on vehicle purchases. The only notice requirement is that the downpayment recorded on the...

Take the full refund that was offered.

Selling a car without title is fraud and you can file a claim. Over $10k and you get an attorney to file the case. Under $10k and you file in small...

It is your car, so you are responsible. If someone else agreed to pay for storage, then you can pay the fees and file a claim against them to get...