Auto Lender Refuses to Release Lien Despite No Payments for Years
A consumer cannot obtain clear vehicle title because the lender refuses to release a lien, claiming statutes of limitations do not apply to them. Despite pursuing bonded title applications and extensive documentation, the lienholder refuses any negotiated resolution. This leaves consumers in legal limbo unable to sell or transfer a vehicle they nominally own.
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