QUESTION
What can I do if my friend drives my car without my permission and got impounded? Can I take him to court?
Asked on Jul 13th, 2013 on Automobile Accidents - California
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My friend was fixing my car, so I allowed him to keep it at his place. My car has no tags, and he took it out driving around without my permission and got a DUI. They impounded my car and it is too expensive for me to get out.
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Ronald A. Steinberg
What do you expect to happen? The "friend" got drunk, and drove your car without permission. He made mistakes, and he must pay for them. This is not how a "friend" treats the property of a "friend."
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2013 at 2:19 PM
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Your friend is liable for the impound fees.
Answered on Jul 23rd, 2013 at 1:19 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
Yes, you can sue him. It likely will be in small claims court covering the impound costs.
Answered on Jul 23rd, 2013 at 1:19 AM
Certainly you can sue him, although he will try to argue that the car would have bee impounded any way for not having been registered [I do not know if that is true].
Answered on Jul 23rd, 2013 at 1:19 AM
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Get a traffic court lawyer to talk to the police or DA. Sue your buddy in small claims court if there is loss
Answered on Jul 23rd, 2013 at 1:19 AM