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    Default Turning Car Over to Towing Company to Avoid Fines and Fees

    My question involves towing laws for the State of California: My car was towed for expired registration. The fees have mounted up to more than the car is worth. I want to sign a release of liability and hopefully avoid all the fees and fines that have accumulated. The DMV person, who I am aware is not a legal expert, suggested I just leave the car and allow it to go to auction. Would the state and the towing company just come after me through collections? If I was selling the car I don't think I would get more than $500 and the fines and fees to pick up the non running car already exceed this. Any advice?

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    Default Re: Turning Car Over to Towing Company to Avoid Fines and Fees

    We have no way of knowing if the towing company will try to come after you for damages if your debt exceeds what they recover for the car. That's their decision to make.

    If after the application of the proceeds of the sale you still owe money to the state you can expect that, whatever else happens, the state will want its money.

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