baileaf auctioned my car

[Lone Ranger]

a car i bought was clamped, towed and auctioned by baileaf whiles the log book was being put under my name by dvla. the baileaf clamped the car because it had outstanding parking fines from the previous owner. i told them i was the new owner, and had the reciept and the slip from the log book but they would not let me have the car back because it was not under my name yet. i had the log book put under my name within 4 weeks and the car had been auctioned by the baileafs. the car cost me �1600. what can i do

[NORMANTHEDOG]

your best bet is to consult a solicitor,if you have all the docs for the purchase,he can sue the bailiffs company for you for your money.

[ibbo20]

i9 know it harsh nut if u spend that sort of money on a car then at least get a hpi check to see if it stolen or money owing on it first
i say find a solicitor who specialises in motoring and use the free first consultation to find out whats what also speat to dvla about it to see if they can help u

[testmonkey]

Talk to citizens advice first. I had a similar problem where I needed to claim ownership of goods that baliffs wanted to remove (for someone elses debt) and all I needed was a solicitors letter with the disputed assets listed. They helped me out in minutes.

If you can, sue the baliffs, they have acted in a totally irresponsible manor. DVLA's records will clearly show that at the time that the tickets were issued the vehicle belonged to the previous owner. Under the circumstances and evidence as provided the baliffs should have secured the vehicle and then carried out further investigations before proceeding further. I'm no legal expert but I would believe the fines belong to the previous owner and not the vehicle and as such the baliffs had no right touching your property.

If it turns out you can sue I'd also make an official complaint to the appropriate regulating body.

[Lone Ranger]

thank you very much for all your response, i have seen a citizen advice and i have been given some numbers to contact a solicitor who deals in that field.