New York Recovers $11 Million in Stolen Cars and Parts, Lost Titles
Article 0 Comments The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles said it helped consumers recover more than $11 million in stolen vehicles, stolen parts, services and lost titles, in 2024. According to the DMV, it recovered 303 stolen vehicles — valued at $8,353,334 at the time of their theft — and $91,979 in stolen parts last year. The DMV said it also helped consumers recoup vehicle titles, services and refunds valued at more than $3 million from dishonest auto dealers and repair shops. Following up on consumer complaints, the DMV took actions against auto dealers and repair shops for selling vehicles without disclosing significant defects to the buyer, for charging consumers for repairs that were never completed, or charging consumers for repairs they did not need. In total, DMV said 474 customers were provided refunds or vehicle repairs valued at $1.48 million. In addition, the DMV helped car buyers recover 67 titles for vehicles valued at more than $1.56 million when the auto dealerships they bought them from suddenly closed or withheld the title from the rightful owner. A certificate of title for a vehicle is what establishes a person or business as the legal owner. Without a title,...
