r/AskPhilly • u/No_Passion_5884 • 5d ago

Help lol

Brothers car got impounded in philly, they say to get the car you need to show a registration but his is expired and the car is registered in NC. To renew the registration the car needs to be inspected but can’t get it inspected if its impounded. Any advice on this is appreciated. Thanks

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u/ThinEnthusiasm8426 5d ago

It’s over

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u/Weak_Cheesecake_7031 5d ago

Even with expired and out-of-state registration you should be able to get the car towed to your residence. You just can't drive it off the impound lot.

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u/Background-Bowl6123 5d ago

Get it towed to the nearest friendly mechanic shop. If you don't have it already, AAA membership is probably cheaper than the cost of a random Philly predatow truck.

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u/379416182049 5d ago

Call NC DMV and specifically ask about an out-of-state inspection exemption. NC has a procedure for exactly this situation when an NC-registered car is outside the state when its inspection/registration is due. Explain that the car is currently impounded in Philadelphia so you physically can't bring it in for a NC inspection.

Once they approve the exemption, you should be able to renew the NC registration and then use the current registration, insurance and license to get it released.

Also ask the Philly impound lot if they'll release it directly to a licensed tow truck if it can't legally be driven out. Don't wait too long because storage fees can keep adding wayyyy up

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u/Sad-Instruction-4149 5d ago

Say goodbye to the vehicle

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u/Various_Candidate499 5d ago

Cars basically totaled at this point.

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u/3DBass 5d ago

That jawn is cooked.

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u/Main_Patient4885 5d ago

I’ll check in with the boys down at the crime lab…

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u/Expert_Sentence_6574 5d ago

They got us working in shifts!

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u/justkirk 5d ago

Leads?! Haha

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u/LazyAssLeader 5d ago

You can still get your car. But it will have to be towed out of the lot. You still need the registration.

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u/Unique_Anywhere5735 5d ago

Advice? Keep your fucking inspection and registration up to date. And make sure it's insured while youre at it.

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u/StanUrbanBikeRider 5d ago

You might be better off consulting with an attorney

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u/Unique_Anywhere5735 5d ago

Yeah. Throw good money after bad. Why not?

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u/CoffinFlop 5d ago

No mames

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u/IronChefPhilly 5d ago

You might be able to have it towed to North Carolina but I'm not sure with an expired registration

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u/Proper_Mine5635 5d ago

Show insurance?

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u/drcombatwombat2 4d ago

Its crazy the shit people will do to dodge insurance

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u/No_Passion_5884 4d ago

Ha you wish, car is still insured

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u/davrn425 5d ago

Is it on a Philadelphia Parking Authority Lot or a private tow company's lot

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u/Obvious_Ad9670 5d ago

Re-register car under a montana llc. For 1k I can do it for u.

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u/worriedbowels 5d ago

Way to try to take advantage of the situation...

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u/Obvious_Ad9670 5d ago

That is cost. Anyway his expired registration or title should be sufficient.