COLLEGE OAK TOWING ~BEWARE~ Charges For Vehicle that I do not own COLLEGE OAK TOWING ~RICKENBACKER GROUP collection agency ripoff beware unscrupulous devious crooks Sacramento California
This company towed a car that was no longer in my possession because I had sold it.. They never contacted me about the car just sent it to a collection agency by the name of RICKENBACKER GROUP. Since this was not my car this was not my account or debt.
They want me to pay for towing and storage of a vehicle that was not in my possession and that no longer owned. That did not matter to them. The amount they want is almost 2,000 dollars.
I have gone rounds with the collection agency RICKENBACKER GROUP. I sent proof that I had submitted a release of liability with the DMV and Gave them the name of the new owner. They still continued to come after me for this debt.
The RICKENBACKER GROUP said since this I was the last registered owner it was my problem. The RICKENBACKER GROUP has filed a negative report on my credit file. Since I never had an account with them I would like to know how they obtained my SSN isn't it illegal to do this. So beware of this company. You might be next.
Don
Sacramento, California
U.S.A.
4 Updates & Rebuttals
Molly
Cotati,California,
U.S.A.
Company Dosen't Care About Proff Just Want Money
#5Author of original report
Fri, July 14, 2006
I am not sure why this car was towed as I stated they never contacted me just sent this account to collections. I did not have the car in my possession as it was sold so once it was out of my possession and the release was filed it was not my responsibility. This company does not care about any proof from the CA DMV they just want their money. This is one of those companies that are like bottom feeding scavengers.
I have sent them a signed letter from the DMV stating that I submitted the proper Release of Liability Forms which by CA law if you submit this form you are no longer responsible for the vehicle. The CA DMV still believes in free will and that you can't force someone to register a vehicle. I will have to mention that the Main DMV in Sacramento is the DMV I dealt with and they went through a time where they were loosing documents and so happens my first Release was lost so I did file a second and ultimately a third. Of course if I had the money to take this company to court as you suggested I would. But going to court takes time and money of which I don't have either being a part of the working class as they call it. I am disputing this with the credit bureau but I am not holding my breath. Thanks For the Input.
Molly
Cotati,California,
U.S.A.
Company Dosen't Care About Proff Just Want Money
#5Author of original report
Fri, July 14, 2006
I am not sure why this car was towed as I stated they never contacted me just sent this account to collections. I did not have the car in my possession as it was sold so once it was out of my possession and the release was filed it was not my responsibility. This company does not care about any proof from the CA DMV they just want their money. This is one of those companies that are like bottom feeding scavengers.
I have sent them a signed letter from the DMV stating that I submitted the proper Release of Liability Forms which by CA law if you submit this form you are no longer responsible for the vehicle. The CA DMV still believes in free will and that you can't force someone to register a vehicle. I will have to mention that the Main DMV in Sacramento is the DMV I dealt with and they went through a time where they were loosing documents and so happens my first Release was lost so I did file a second and ultimately a third. Of course if I had the money to take this company to court as you suggested I would. But going to court takes time and money of which I don't have either being a part of the working class as they call it. I am disputing this with the credit bureau but I am not holding my breath. Thanks For the Input.
Molly
Cotati,California,
U.S.A.
Company Dosen't Care About Proff Just Want Money
#5Author of original report
Fri, July 14, 2006
I am not sure why this car was towed as I stated they never contacted me just sent this account to collections. I did not have the car in my possession as it was sold so once it was out of my possession and the release was filed it was not my responsibility. This company does not care about any proof from the CA DMV they just want their money. This is one of those companies that are like bottom feeding scavengers.
I have sent them a signed letter from the DMV stating that I submitted the proper Release of Liability Forms which by CA law if you submit this form you are no longer responsible for the vehicle. The CA DMV still believes in free will and that you can't force someone to register a vehicle. I will have to mention that the Main DMV in Sacramento is the DMV I dealt with and they went through a time where they were loosing documents and so happens my first Release was lost so I did file a second and ultimately a third. Of course if I had the money to take this company to court as you suggested I would. But going to court takes time and money of which I don't have either being a part of the working class as they call it. I am disputing this with the credit bureau but I am not holding my breath. Thanks For the Input.
Marc
Makaha,Hawaii,
U.S.A.
Why was the car towed?
#5Consumer Comment
Fri, July 14, 2006
Sounds like the guy you sold the car to never registered the car in his name. In that case, get an affidavit from your DMV records section showing the date they recorded the transfer, and take the company to court if you have to. The only glitch would be if the guy you sold it to used a fake name, then you're still liable for the transfer not going through. A judge will usually let you off for that one. Don't know California law but Hawaii laws are usually similar and it's never been a hassle for me to clear up this sort of problem.