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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Austin, TX
Travis, not all scrap yards have the same rules.
I can take a whole truck in, but I have to have the title, I don't have to cut it up or drain fluids.
In michigan when I scrapped my 95, cause I took it in in pieces, I didn't even need the title.
So I have a clean title and Vin Plaque for a 95 ford still.
Normally you need a title in michigan to do it.
But I took it in 3 trips in different sets of pieces.
I can take a whole truck in, but I have to have the title, I don't have to cut it up or drain fluids.
In michigan when I scrapped my 95, cause I took it in in pieces, I didn't even need the title.
So I have a clean title and Vin Plaque for a 95 ford still.
Normally you need a title in michigan to do it.
But I took it in 3 trips in different sets of pieces.
If we don't have the title, we can still scrap it, but we have to cut it up into pieces before hand or else they won't take it.
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,123
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From: Columbus, Oh
I agree with everyone on this Ryan, you got a raw deal. Take the cash he gave you, give it back to him and to him to return with the FULL value of the truck. Either that or his cummins better be getting built specifically for you. And here I though it was only our gov that only screws enlisted/vets.
Tuned
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 462
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From: Lovettsville, VA
First, it's a Federal thing that requires a title to be signed to scrap an entire vehicle. Case being, a stolen car gets scrapped by the thieves. The scrap yard is 100% liable for the value of the vehicle. I'd find out which scrap yard took the truck and sue. You'll win if your name wasn't signed by you on the title.
Second, this is exactly the kind of case small claims court is designed for. I recommend you look into it. The problem being your leave is likely not long term enough to deal with the problem. Honestly, I'd be hiring a lawyer over that kind of thing.
Good luck and what a crappy thing to do to anyone, let alone family.
Second, this is exactly the kind of case small claims court is designed for. I recommend you look into it. The problem being your leave is likely not long term enough to deal with the problem. Honestly, I'd be hiring a lawyer over that kind of thing.
Good luck and what a crappy thing to do to anyone, let alone family.
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 26,966
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From: Texas
Wow. Just wow.
I assume it got scrapped out because it was so far away and he didn't want to pay to get it towed back or fixed there? What did you say to your uncle when he told you this?
Unfortunately family members like your uncle still look at you as some kid they remember from years ago, so they don't stop to think of things from your perspective.
Not that you've got much time to deal with this, but it's worth looking into or asking about any general liability insurance your uncle has at work. If he let an employee use and break your property, there may be coverage under the GL policy if you file a claim.
Otherwise I'd consider returning the $450 and just saying I left you with a $6,000 truck and you handed me $450. That's not right. You figure out how to fix it, and then just walk off.
You've probably only got a couple of weeks before you return for MOS training and have better things to do than worry about the truck that you'll never see again.
By the way, what MOS are you going to be?
I assume it got scrapped out because it was so far away and he didn't want to pay to get it towed back or fixed there? What did you say to your uncle when he told you this?
Unfortunately family members like your uncle still look at you as some kid they remember from years ago, so they don't stop to think of things from your perspective.
Not that you've got much time to deal with this, but it's worth looking into or asking about any general liability insurance your uncle has at work. If he let an employee use and break your property, there may be coverage under the GL policy if you file a claim.
Otherwise I'd consider returning the $450 and just saying I left you with a $6,000 truck and you handed me $450. That's not right. You figure out how to fix it, and then just walk off.
You've probably only got a couple of weeks before you return for MOS training and have better things to do than worry about the truck that you'll never see again.
By the way, what MOS are you going to be?
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 20,418
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From: AZ
Who's name was the title in Ryan? When he isn't looking take his cummins! I blew a oil pressure hose on mine and didn't know it until the injectors stoped firing from lack of oil and the PCM shutting it down. I got on here in panic and TJ and everyone else said not to worry, my motore is fine. Forget the shot gun, a baseball bat to the knees and make him suffer for the rest of his life. I wish now I would have taken you up on that offer to buy it, damn!!
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Green Bay, Wisconsin
the title was in my name, i told him it was a funny joke, and I honestly did not believe him at first but then he gave me the money... Then I just left and took the old stang for a beat run. Your right I dont have much time to sue so I am going to give him the option of getting me a new truck or getting a lawyer.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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Hey guys, just wanted to check in and say hi while in town from boot camp. I couldn't justify storing the truck at one of your homes or selling it.. So I let my uncle use it for work while i was away. (construction) Well he decided to let a new employee drive it all the way to north dakota without checking the oil or anything and blew it up.. Uncle didn't put insurance on it so i had a dead truck.. Thinking it was the right thing to do he scrapped it and gave me the $453.84 for the scrap price...... Keep in mind i didn't know any of this until yesterday when i returned home. I honestly dropped to my knees. Long story short I am sad to say I have no truck to be part of this family 
I'm thinking your uncle needs to make this right for you.
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Green Bay, Wisconsin
And im sitting at home.. looking for a new truck just to get some ideas of prices in the wisconsin area for when I get back... Found this 96 F250 Powerstroke Im giving someone a nice little phone call
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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I can't even imagine how I would react if that happened to me. I would feel numb.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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And im sitting at home.. looking for a new truck just to get some ideas of prices in the wisconsin area for when I get back... Found this 96 F250 Powerstroke Im giving someone a nice little phone call
