Vehicle Registration / Licensing Dilemma

[Anonymous™]

Hey Guys,

I have a bit of a problem I am hoping you can help me with. My boss, Mr X bought a car from a dealership in July 2012.

He WAS given proof of purchase, roadworthy certificate, the Registration Certificate (in the name of the dealership), a tax invoice and a signed yellow form with the dealership information and traffic register number. Mr X, being a foreign national, unknowingly did not submit the yellow form within the 21 days grace period he had. Soon afterwards, the license expired and remained so to date.

Now Mr X, being a "no stress zone" kinda person decided to give me this car (along with all those documents cited above). When I did try submit the yellow form - I was informed the dealership proxy on the form is deceased and new ones have been loaded. I tried to contact the dealership to submit new Change of Ownership forms now - they are so ****ing unhelpful - I often wonder if they know technically the car still reflects as their "dealer stock" to this day.

Anyway, I am now giving up that they will ever assist re-register the car and I am wondering, what avenues do I have to bring the license up to date? Mr X is able to accompany me to Traffic etc, but would they allow him to register it now, pay the penalties and then we can properly transfer it into my name?

I look forward to your response.

Cheers

 

[Arthur]

Get to your local registering authority, speak to a supervisor, and follow her/his instructions.

On the meantime, also assemble all documents to back up your story. Get your boss and the dealer principal to make an affidavit duly witnessed and sworn. Make sure they include full personal details and full vehicle information, including reg number, engine and chassis numbers, etc.

The registration officer cannot and will not act without a full and complete set of documents setting out exactly why the normal processes must be bypassed.

Good luck!

 

[Velenoso]

You need to go to the dealership and get them to re-sign the yellow form. End of story.

 

[Anonymous™]

You need to go to the dealership and get them to re-sign the yellow form. End of story.

I wouldn't mind going to the dealership if it was guaranteed that they would assist - however, given how they have been full of ****. I no longer have the patience to deal with them. They are in George - I am in CT. Can't risk blowing funds with a trip that way.

One partner referred me to another - the other is blatantly not responding to me. And the first partner contacted dealt with me like I was some piece of **** (Piss poor people skills). It has been an uphill battle remaining calm whilst dealing with them.

I will explore the option of going to see local traffic

 

[Velenoso]

My guy at Licensing dept can help you. But that's in Joburg and they won't let you license a car up here unless you have a utility bill with an address here. PM me if you're stuck. Plans can be made.

 

[Swa]

I take it you haven't seen the dealer in person then. Phoning is generally not very helpful. Get someone to visit the dealer with the kneecaps option?

 

[Velenoso]

Yeah you're gonna have to suck it up and drive out there and not leave until they sign the form.

 

[Anonymous™]

Waking up to a response on the email sent Sep 2 (with follow ups on: Sep 15, Sep 22, Sep 29, Oct 5)

Good day

My name is N and am O's partner,i just want to say we can help u but u have to make a admin fee of R450 in to our account...

Please let me now if that is fine with u

Thanks

N

Naturally

Morning N,

Thank you for getting back to me. That would be no problem at all. Please furnish me with your banking details along with any other information you may need?

Additionally, may I trouble you for your number again?

Thank you so much,
I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,
Anon