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They won't send me my license plate

Rogue Hawk

Rogue Hawk

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I have been waiting now several weeks to get my license plate for my new bike (Keeping the Ryker). I bought the bike out of state, and from what I understand it makes the process more complex. I called the dealership and asked if the send there paperwork to the bank. I got a ,"I'll go and check". Two more days go by and I call them again. I get, "Yeahhhh he sent it out a few days ago". Which means they forgot and don't give a crap. Then I call the bank, they say once they get the title from Wisconsin they can send the sales tax to Illinois and transfer the title. I called them on Tuesday and have heard nothing.

I am not even sure if I got a handle on this process and where it's being delayed. Everyone is pointing their finger at everyone else.
 
Bummer.....

Sorry to hear but will tell you it can not be as bad as here....we recommend no one should buy out of state....hope they get you set up soon and all legal like....:pray:
 
I also bought my bike from Wisconsin. Wisconsin is a title retaining state and they would not send it to me for registration purposes. The bank that financed me said they will send an e-title to my DMV. I explained to them that Missouri does not honor the electronic title and that I need the physical title to register my bike. The bank finally got my point and had Wisconsin send the title to them and then they would only mail it directly to my DMV. It was a lengthy process that ultimately caused me to pay penalties for late registration.
 
I've bought several vehicles out of state. From a Ford F-250 to a Honda Valkyrie and more. It all depends on the dealership. If they are sharp, you'll have a pretty seamless experience. If the dealership is lazy (or worse), then things can get bumpy. Hang in there, follow-up often and don't take 'No' for an answer. You'll get it done.
 
Rogue Hawk said:
I have been waiting now several weeks to get my license plate for my new bike (Keeping the Ryker). I bought the bike out of state, and from what I understand it makes the process more complex. I called the dealership and asked if the send there paperwork to the bank. I got a ,"I'll go and check". Two more days go by and I call them again. I get, "Yeahhhh he sent it out a few days ago". Which means they forgot and don't give a crap. Then I call the bank, they say once they get the title from Wisconsin they can send the sales tax to Illinois and transfer the title. I called them on Tuesday and have heard nothing.

I am not even sure if I got a handle on this process and where it's being delayed. Everyone is pointing their finger at everyone else.
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BAH! I hate blind bureaucracy, toss it over the wall and its someone else's problem now. If possible and you have the person's name at the bank ask them who they are talking to in Wisconsin or who they sent it to, then try to locate that person and ask them the status. You probably know or have tried to do this already. Plan to spend hours on the phone.
 
Bummer.

Whenever I buy a vehicle out of state I pay cash. Without financing involved, it's a pretty simple process.

Banks can add complexity when they are the lien-holder on a title. I think you probably want to work with the bank to get the title issue resolved; since they are motivated to ensure good title for themselves as lien-holder.
 
UtahPete said:
Whenever I buy a vehicle out of state I pay cash. Without financing involved, it's a pretty simple process.

Banks add complexity when they are the lien-holder on a title.
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Actually, I've found just the opposite to be true. I use the same lending institution. I know them, they know me. We have a history. I find that they stay on top of everything because they made the loan. And they seem to know how to get things done. Though admittedly, I've not needed much service in this regard because the out of state selling companies I've done business with did a good job. But the lending institution always kept me up to date and informed. So I feel like if something did start to go sideways, the'd be right on top of it.
 
Yep you have to have the title and pay the taxes before Illinois will send the plates. Plus it has to be done in 30 days or you could get penalized.
 
I had no idea this was so complex in the US.

For once I am glad of our system,

Private Sale - buy any vehicle interstate, go to our version of the DMV, hand the interstate plates in and the sales receipt, pay the transfer fee and they issue new plates + registration.
Dealership - if they receive a trade-in with interstate plates they'll re-register the vehicle.

Is the USA not so united?
 
askitee said:
I had no idea this was so complex in the US.

For once I am glad of our system,

Private Sale - buy any vehicle interstate, go to our version of the DMV, hand the interstate plates in and the sales receipt, pay the transfer fee and they issue new plates + registration.
Dealership - if they receive a trade-in with interstate plates they'll re-register the vehicle.

Is the USA not so united?
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There is no such thing as 'Interstate Plates' here. Most Interstate vehicle transfer/registrations are pretty straight forward. But you can get players that don't do what they are supposed to. Are sloppy or ignorant with the paperwork and things can get more difficult.
 
A competent dealership should have got you a temporary tag until you can get the original title and a permanent tag.............. at least that is the way it works in Florida. If a dealer takes a bike in on trade they should have the title in the name of the dealership. Otherwise they are not the dealer, they are just selling bikes on consignment............. and avoiding the extra cost and trouble of getting the title at the dealership. If you can't ride one home from the dealership, they are not doing their job as a dealership.
 
UtahPete said:
Bummer.

Whenever I buy a vehicle out of state I pay cash. Without financing involved, it's a pretty simple process.

Banks can add complexity when they are the lien-holder on a title. I think you probably want to work with the bank to get the title issue resolved; since they are motivated to ensure good title for themselves as lien-holder.
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I have mostly worked with the bank. I will point out to them it's in their best interest to get the title. Thanks for pointing that out, Pete.
 
Since I paid for the bike, and the dealership has not handed over the title, can I sue them? They sold me something I can't legally use.
 
Rogue Hawk said:
Since I paid for the bike, and the dealership has not handed over the title, can I sue them? They sold me something I can't legally use.
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It costs money to start a lawsuit. You can sue for just about anything you want to. The question is, would it be worthwhile. There must be other ways to convince them to hand over the title. If they sold a bike with a title that had a cloud on it and is being held up by the bank, then they are responsible for seeing that you get either the title, or your money back. Finding out who is holding up the title and why should be the first step. You may need to sue them, but not until you have exhausted all the simpler solutions. Who the money went to is the place to start looking. If you wrote a check or used a card the name of the person on the check is the place to look first. If the bank that was holding the lien on the bike was the one who received the money, they are the first ones to go after.
 
The bank holds the loan. They paid the dealership. They also have a sales tax check that will go to the state of Illinois. I have talked with the loan officer a few tmes. But She does not return half my calls. How would I go up the chain at the bank to get results? She is a loan officer, someone has to be above her.
 
Rogue Hawk said:
Since I paid for the bike, and the dealership has not handed over the title, can I sue them? They sold me something I can't legally use.
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This whole event seems to get slimier as it goes along. Certainly appears that something is fishy with this whole thing. If the bank has issued a loan. You'd think they would be all over this as I would assume the vehicle is their collateral.
 
It is a small credit union, Landmark Credit Union in Wisconsin. I am not sure how to log a complaint. I will have to scour their website. The mortgage officer has ignored two of my phone calls and has made no attempt to followup with the state on my title. She has a very lazy, small town attitude. I bet their security guard's name is Barney Fife
 
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