My question involves vehicle registration or title in the state of: California. County of Santa Clara
my vehicle was impounded for past due registration on Friday evening after 5 pm. I updated all that was needed and returned to the tow yard to retrieve the car at noon Monday. The tow company owner charged me a 70.00 Lien Sale fee in addition to the towing and storage. This seems outrageous as there was no way to complete the necessary paperwork on the weekend - no open DMV. Is it legal for them to charge me a lien sale fee ? I thought lien sales on impounded vehicles can be initiated only after 30 days ? If anyone can answer me if they could quote me the code also regulating the fees etc it would be much appreciated.
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