You Stole My Ford

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[@richardrobinson601]

I’m so glad we finally got a video showing the importance of releasing to the registered owner. That was quite revealing in that the guy told a convincing story. Way to go !

[@sonia-lu2rn]

Late comment but I’m so glad you no longer edit out the equipment noises and replace them with music. I love hearing the motors and winches.

[@johnv9854]

Finally, driving dirty has some consequences... No insurance, no title, no registration...

[@bobberguy1]

That guy is a walking train wreck and cop magnet. Cops will eventually catch up to him for auto theft.

[@kathyhoot7277]

Not in his name. No insurance. No bill of sale. SHADY!

[@DDL2728]

Jeff, I'm amazed at how tough you are to handle these situations, but you're also very respectful!! Great job, sir!! 🌟

[@Amen.22]

I sold a car once. The new owner never registered it. It was used in a robbery. The cops called me and told me to come and get my car. I told them that I sold it. They said they can only release it to the registered owner, so I got my car back.

[@HomeboyJames]

And brother thats how you handle stuff right by the books. People this day in age are conniving and make their story up before they get there... If i spend 10 dollars on a car I make sure that the title has my name on it before I leave!!!! GOOD JOB STICKING TO THE BOOKS!

[@avenger007007]

If I spend 10 dollars on a vehicle that is not an absolute wreck, I am going to assume it is hot as a 2 dollar pistol.

[@dotar9586]

Not to mention, if you sell a car you should immediately notify the state of the new owner. Otherwise you can be responsible for any damages the new owner causes like parking tickets, hit and run, etc.

[@TSKseattle]

And before I drive away I call my insurance and add the car

[@Mandy_39]

@@TSKseattle I was just going to say this! I always have it added to my insurance before I drive away.

[@dirtyharrycallahan527]

In this day and age? Scumbag people aren't a new thing. I do agree that it was handled well, though.

[@Verwilderd]

The crazy thing is a signature on a piece of paper in the car was all the difference between holding things up and releasing the car. Amazing. Great job stopping this theft in its tracks.

[@paulshannon4576]

I’ll sign it and then it’s my car. Good catch. 👍

[@sonyaklaver8272]

Great job Jeff. That guy tried everything in the book, especially trying to make you feel bad by saying he didn't have a place to sleep. But you stuck to it and asked the right as questions and made the right decision.👍

[@flipppy83]

Did you notice at 16:42 he says Jerry is deceased? I have seen con artists like this before, I have a friend who's cousin was a tweaker and broke into his grandmothers house the day after she died while the family was making funeral arrangements at the funeral home, went through her stuff and found the title to her car among her important documents, forged her signature as the seller and signed his as the buyer and then stole the car. Luckily the family noticed it when they came by the house that evening and was able to report it stolen. Police caught him driving it two days later. He claimed that she gave it to him before she died, but in reality she was suffering from dementia and her son had power of attorney over her and her estate so they were able to get the car back.

[@kmscrap]

Who keeps the Title in their car? Shady as heck.

[@robertintexas]

I'm amazed at some of the creative lies and stories some people will come up with, and look you square in the eye while doing so.

[@michaelstout7652]

I know…unreal at how they Lie! Saying the whole time it’s the Truth

[@CanadianArchaeologist]

Good thing it got towed.

[@mjd111]

I didn't believe that guy for a minute. He was trying every angle, piece of paper, electronic equipment to get you to release it. I was yelling at the screen, DON'T GIVE IT TO HIM, PLEASE DON'T!! And I knew you wouldn't because that's who you are 🤜🤛🙂

[@ob1coyote]

It's like you towed a car from The Jerry Springer show.

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Thank goodness you were able to get in contact with the legitimate owner.

[@marc7491]

"I understand, I understand, I understand." He had that down pretty pat. Well, evidently he didn't understand! Also, living in the car and just purchased a laptop? Right!!😆

[@bfrederick1]

Nice job Columbo! Paperwork is there to keep things straight.

[@user-mn3ef6yx6y]

Wow what a story! The things people will do never ceases to amaze me.

[@kyle381000]

Life is tough. It's even tougher when you're stupid. How did this guy with the Ford get even this far in life? He has an excuse and an angle for everything.

[@jocook174]

Y’all are great people for doing things by the book, going that extra mile with your time and effort.

[@richardthomas1743]

Thumbs UP to you Jeff , great job on that one !

[@robervin9107]

Jeff you did incredible from the beginning to the end of this situation. You win a Oscar for this

[@Maggie-tr2kd]

Slick effort by that man trying to claim ownership of a vehicle he didn't own. I found him rather convincing. The whole situation was handled extremely well by Jeff of EA. The real owner of that vehicle should be grateful.

[@keithsanders2792]

What a mess that was/is with the Ford Flex. In my book, when you take something without permission, that's kind of like theft. Watching the video, the guy that showed up to get it, something just didn't seem correct with the situation. WHEW, you gotta keep on your toes don't ya?

[@jonathanshrewsberry8507]

You did exactly what you needed to Jeff. You always have to look out for you and your business. Hope you all are having a great day, stay safe!

[@dillydave13]

This is the part about the job that has to be very difficult. For a few hundred dollars, you deal with a headache and possible legal issues. Thank you for the content and stay safe.

[@richardhannemann9198]

GOOD JOB.jeff....talk is talk...but proper paperwork is solid as rock... business is business...your licence is on the line...

[@carguy8100]

Wonder why Jerry would sign the title and leave it in glove box. Great job Jeff, by sticking to your guns, and not releasing the vehicle without the proper paperwork showing that guy was the owner. I bet Jerry was glad to get the car back.

[@richardkehrli2400]

Do States really just let you sign over a title in my state the transaction must be done in the presence of a notary public and the title must be embossed with the notary public's seal

[@brentfarvors192]

@@richardkehrli2400 Yes. Standard OP in VA...Like he said, you have to be able to get where you are going to title the car...Ex: Bought a car in VA Beach years ago, and lived in Richmond @ the time. They signed it over( After I paid of course), and I titled it when I got home. The missing "key", here is the BILL OF SALE; The document that shows who he bought the car from, and how much $ was payed (for tax purposes). Your comment confuses me, because NO STATE can tell you when you can (or can't) transfer your legally owned property...? Like, what happens when someone buys a car in a different state, and moves to your state before getting their car registered...? I'll be dammed if I'm driving all the way back (twice), because a notary didn't put their "seal", on MY property...Legally (In all states), the bill of sale is all that is lawfully required. With it, and the signed title, proof of ownership has been satisfied...In VA, a clear title is proof of ownership...And, I would NEVER leave it in the glove box! Someone can steal the car, then, legally register it in their name...It becomes their car....

[@richardkehrli2400]

@@brentfarvors192 When you sell a car in Pennsylvania you must go through a PA car title transfer. However, the state of Pennsylvania requires a notary title transfer, which means when you sign your title a notary must be present. Notarizing a car title in PA should be pretty easy though.Apr 24, 2019

[@richardkehrli2400]

Crazy right ?

[@brentfarvors192]

@@richardkehrli2400 What happens when you buy a car out of state...? Not calling you a liar, just confused how that could work...OR, you move there, and bring a previously registered car with you...? Most dealers will probably allow it, but most private sellers wont go through all that...

[@lori4782]

That man was a disaster!! Poor thing, I guess he's truly homeless now. You did an excellent job handling that.

[@Mibootcamps_getfit]

When trying to avoid sales tax gets expensive.

[@zitothebubbleman907]

It's simple. The guy is on a bend. He has a changing story with lots of double backs and repetition along with a scattering of semi but unprovable facts. I doubt he's stolen it but there are two many blanks. You did exactly the right thing. I've just watched the wrap up at the end and I do feel a little smug. Marvellous channel and great video stories especially if you can mark your "Im the next Poirrot" scorecard. Great fun. Thank you!

[@OZARKMOON1960]

Amazing the things some folks try to pull - and how they will lie right to your face. This is why you always do two things; 1- make sure you have the seller sign the title at the DMV or in front of a Notary who also notarizes the bill of sale (and do NOT keep title in car!), and 2 - as some folks are finding out now (Aug. 2023) make sure your current address is on your photo ID just in case something happens in your neighborhood and you need to access your home to get essentials out (or pick through the rubble left). Great job there, Jeff, going with your gut and following the law. Hope the owner (who is NOT dead) was glad to get his Flex back!

[@Jim12291958]

Good job guys... I'm impressed. You stuck to the rules and it paid off.

[@onementality9781]

I've learned a valuable lesson from this situation because in the past I've left a vehicle registration open for financial purposes but this gives me a better understanding as to how important it is to have anything with a title in my name or else anybody could claim it. Great video Jeff

[@lizcollinson2692]

It quite interesting because I grew up elsewhere and the registration can't be left open the seller is responsible for posting off the registration so its their responsibility until the transfer is registered. Not saying people don't trust the buyer to post but they shouldn't. Though registration isn't proof of ownership but there's no legal form for ownership. And registration is what is used.

[@mungox1]

financial purposes? you didn't want to pay registration fee ? OK, you are a tax cheat

[@JLange642]

Learned this lesson when I sold a business vehicle and didn't 1-ask to see the "buyers" drivers license and 2- didn't personally fill that info in on the title under buyers info and have him sign it. Got a ticket 2 weeks later for having it sitting in a Park and Ride lot with a for sale sign on it. Douche was trying to flip it without paying the sales tax. After paying for the ticket and going to court to show proof that I had sold it, I got my money back for the ticket in 2 weeks. Ever since I make sure titles are signed and filled out completely.

[@ricktaylor4real]

Yes, that’s something I see regularly happening in the US and it boggles my mind. I’m in Canada and EVERY time a vehicle is sold, we BOTH go to the DMV to have the ownership/registration (what you call “title” in the US) changed to the new owner. I would NOT allow the vehicle to leave me until the new owner has license plates AND insurance on it - otherwise any and all damage & problems get laid on me. It’s super weird how the US has so many different rules & regulations that are handled in a very standard format the world over. We also do “plate to owner” in most provinces, so we REMOVE our plates immediately on sale so it actually can’t be driven anywhere until new plates are put on it. Good practices for sure. Don’t sign the title over to anyone - go with them to the DMV and don’t hand them the keys until they have a freshly printed title/ownership. Period. 😜🤠👍🏼☮️

[@riblets1968]

You visited a little bit of justice on somebody today. Bless you, sir!

[@rickwright7267]

i am glad you give the car back to the right owner you did right thing by not letting him having the car good job to

[@dalewood6766]

The JOY'S of your Daily Work but at least you found the owner and he is going to pick it up. Good Job like always.

[@lanapace1047]

“My name’s all over this car” uh oh that’s not good 😱. Good job guys.

[@huntersmith5825]

I'd love to come work under you and learn how you stay calm and firm on these confrontations. A lot to be learned from you!

[@michaelstout7652]

Exactly…a lot to be Learned from Jeff! His Calmness is Amazing. Excellent videos and a Excellent job always

[@Lg-cd5ls]

I had a "friend" steal a title off my kitchen table.

[@randylamar943]

Wow!! I can't believe it wasn't his, he was very convincing. Good job Jeff.

[@Self.reliant]

You handled that great. Good job your calmness when dealing with these people is unbelievable.

[@Blackwater_House]

Isn’t it amazing the depth and frequency of holes, Americans can dig whenever it comes to their Automobiles?

[@GingerTrucker65]

You're able to stay much calmer than I would Jeff. Love you and Kristens approach!!! Keep up the good work!

[@ghall2067]

How amazing that you took the time to do the research and find the owner! Can't even imagine what the poor cabin owner had to go thru if the girl came back.

[@userunknown7675]

Jeff did the homework because he legally needs to. If he handed that car to the guy (not the owner) and the owner claims it is stolen then Jeff would be in trouble.

[@CaseyMorris-du7qv]

Wow that was a good one!!😂

[@newsnowlincoln502]

A bill of sale is pretty standard even when you purchase a private auto.

[@FrostyMaine]

Great diligence brother! By the book is the only way to go!!

[@judylee3589]

Wow, what a crazy turn of events with this car. Great job in the way you handled it and so glad you found the rightful owner!!!

[@smileygirl1840]

Wow..!! Just🤔🥺great job Jeff...👍.

[@bryansanges6679]

Good job. And that's exactly why you play it by the book. That could have opened you up to big problems otherwise.

[@debgholson8166]

Absolutely professional in every way. GREAT job!!

[@danielx555]

I started watching your channel a few weeks ago and I'm hooked. These videos are so relaxing and engaging at the same time. You are so calm! And when you're salty, you're funny. Both of you are great. Thanks for all of these ♥️

[@mandyr4213]

He has a story for everything. You were absolutely correct not to release this vehicle.

[@ritagarrison8315]

Great job Jeff, love these videos you and your wife are super people, God Bless

[@janiceyoung2652]

My Husband is addicted to you! Lol! He says he wants to pet your Dog! But doesn’t want to park at the church and pay $250.00! 😂🤣

[@1954shadow]

Bwahahahaha, me too!

[@heehaw8401]

Or the Candy Kitchen!

[@EverythingAutos]

I love all of my KZbin family, I’d meet up and hang out any day!

[@VREonYT]

@@EverythingAutos Yes, do a meetup! My wife and I are 3.5 hours away in Boone, NC, but we’d travel just to meet ya’ll!

[@janiceyoung2652]

We’re in Alabama, but would GLADLY TRAVEL FOR A Meetip💕💕

[@anthonyslazas2898]

Good for you to hold your ground make him prove he's the owner!

[@jeffgilbert2620]

Great job on this one! Really enjoy your videos, me and my wife get a kick out of some of the excuses people try out on you guys. Keep up the good work and videos.

[@Mamasaurusbear64]

New to your channel ( and love it ), just want to say, It's great seeing the kindness you and your wife have for others out there. Glad I found your channel and subscribed.

[@Chris38908]

Wow what a mess good job on contacting the guy on the title nice move there luckily you did what you did . Great job .

[@BrianSmith-xs9vn]

If I am ever back in Gatlinburg and my car gets towed I hope it is you. Weird thing to say but I am from Chicago and have had my vehicle towed 3 times and 2 of them were my fault and one was bs. But all three times the company's were horrible lied about fees and what was needed and did everything to hold my car as long as possible to get more fees. It is refreshing to see someone with integrity and honesty in this field.

[@chrisjohnson7929]

I'd hope you don't get towed in Gatlinburg as Jeff is always reminding you to read the signs and pay to park.

[@Sean8768Taylor]

Wow that's so crazy! I'm glad you stuck to the law. In the end another happy car owner will get his car back.

[@greathornedowl3644]

🙋‍♂Who misses the old days when doors had open knobs you could use a coathanger? "Let me take it and get it registered in my name then I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a tow last week!"

[@arribaficationwineho32]

“I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today…..”

[@jenniferbryan7659]

I can't wait to see the outcome. Hope that you do a video of it.

[@priscillaphillips3082]

Good on you Jeff!!

[@christhompson7612]

That guy was so believable. The whole time I'm thinking he could just call the owner listed on the title or come up with a bill of sale. Something. But then to find out the owner never wanted them to have the car. Wow. I wonder if they forged the owners signature on the title.

[@marksommers6764]

Why would the owner leave the title IN the car ?

[@Sprayber]

​@@marksommers6764 it's amazing how many people leave their titles in the vehicle. i had to tell a friend that the registration is kept in the car but the title shouldn't be.

[@alantillman588]

Awesome job Jeff!

[@richardtaylor6300]

Jeff, I've learned so much about the towing business by watching your videos. But the main lesson people should get from your videos is, to CYA. Great job of doing just that my friend. 😄👍

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands . great job Jeff 👍 so you see that it helps to stick to how things should go . thanks for the video EA . Sincerely Hollandduck from the Netherlands

[@nlahunter]

Great job! I’m so glad the rightful owner got his vehicle back! And I really love your videos!

[@woody4u247]

Exactly why you gotta follow procedures... the nicest people can be the best story tellers... Had you felt guilty (everyone has a sob story, feel bad for me)... ultimately you/Everything Auto could've been liable for releasing it to the wrong person.... You were very professional, Polite & accommodating within reason (unlocking it (twice) and allowing him a chance to try to prove it. & phone.. but standing firm when it didn't..Now I question if "Jerry" was the one that even signed the title... it could've been forged... Luckily this guy remained calm, often times the one trying to pull a fast one gets anxious/aggressive when they see their scam falling apart. Well done Jeff! Stay safe

[@williamrhodes8533]

great job, y'all need to start a ride along, extra cash LoL

[@richardrobinson601]

Keep us posted !

[@justinsmith623]

I hope Jerry bought you a steak dinner. I know I would. You guys are awesome. Love these videos.

[@steveb2528]

Good detective work Jeff. Lol

[@dieseltech139]

Wow, Great content! 👍 Glad you take the extra steps and precautions to make sure things are legal and on the up and up because as we all know, in the crazy world we live in, you would be the one at the losing end when it goes sideways. Nicely done. 👍🇺🇸

[@nickTeeKaystrickland]

Awwww was that a R32 I saw hiding in the garage? JELLY!

[@watchingcorruption295]

Chasing skirts led to a situation for this guy .He might be looking for love in all the wrong places .

[@rickrichardson5329]

Awesome video brother. Man it's a shame that there are folks out there trying to bet people out of things. Good instincts brother

[@cristophercahill9606]

Watching this as my camera gets installed on my truck

[@josephssocialmedia3162]

BILL OF SALE!!! I kept shouting that to the guy that was trying to pickup the car... If he had in fact purchased the car, there should have been a bill of sale, even if it was just a hand written document... Because the last time I ever SOLD a car, I made sure I had paper work showing I was no longer the owner in case the actual owner did something with the car, didn't want it coming back to me. So there should have been a bill of sale. Great job!

[@timhartsock9942]

If the title is filled out completely and correctly a bill of sale is not necessary. Typically a bill of sale comes in if the title has a lien and it needs to be cleared for the bank to release the title. The owner gives a bill of sale so the buyer has proof the vehicle has been purchased and for how much.

[@88KeysIdaho]

In most states, (I'm a retired sales tax auditor), falsifying the sales price between a buyer and seller is a Felony. Not that anyone would prosecute it as such (at least in Idaho), but it's always wise to have a complete Bill of Sale in addition to the signed Title. If the sales price is deemed to be "too good to be true," the state usually investigated and assessed tax at the Fair Market Value.

[@josephssocialmedia3162]

@@88KeysIdaho I my case, the sales price was fair. I had a car with a damaged engine and therefore the vehicle was worth just $$$. The guy buying it was a mechanic that wanted to flip it. Sounds like he was trying to cheat on taxes as he didn't want the title in his name... he wanted it to look like the title went from me to who ever would be his buyer. But I make sure for MY protection I had his signature on a Bill of Sale so I had evidence the car no longer was owned by me.

[@88KeysIdaho]

​@@josephssocialmedia3162 You did it the right way. Not everyone is that careful or smart.

[@varner226]

I assume the follow up phone call with that clown was fun.

[@RJT2030]

Thank goodness you kept to the rules. Saves your butt in the end.

[@unclecrusty2501]

Great job Jeff👍🏼

[@PAPA-G-209]

If they can’t look at you, there not telling the Truth, Eye contact….

[@Tla81]

Unless he has Asperger’s. One of my sons has it and has trouble in looking at someone in the eyes. He also has a hard time with lying. He was in therapy working on him and teach him even sarcastic comments. But this guy was shady from the start.

[@flipppy83]

This is why I like my state, tags do not transfer with the vehicle so if I sell my car to someone, once I sign the title as the seller the tags stay with me and get turned into the DMV where it's noted that the car has been sold and no longer of my ownership. Years ago I sold an old 80s caprice to someone and 6 months later the local PD calls me saying they towed my caprice from the side of the highway with no tags and impounded it for being abandoned and explained when they ran the VIN# it came up as titled to me. I told them that I sold it 6 months prior and it had no tags because I already turned them in. They tried to tell me since it was still titled in my name I owed them $2800 in impound fees, I told them I had proof via sale agreement receipt and gave them the name and phone number of the buyer, either they could take it up with him or auction it off ass it was no longer my problem. Dude called me 3 days later wanting to know if I could apply for a duplicate title because he "lost it, that's why he never got it transferred to his name" I told him best of luck, not my problem after 6 months.

[@brendacrook7885]

WOW! He did sound convincing, Good you always go by the law. Did he ever call you back?

[@cro75guy81]

Wow, good job!!! You cant trust anyone..

[@annsuematthews]

Kudos to you and your professionalism!!! Your business is one of law and you can’t be ruled by emotions. My goodness, who knows how long the owner has been trying to figure out who on God’s earth will he get his really nice car back!! The dob stories are just endless. Wonderful wonderful you were guided by law and very clear guidelines in you line of work. If that was me, I would be forever grateful to you for sticking to what you knew was right!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🤩🤩🤩

[@ronharrison1776]

What a mess . You have to protect yourself, Jeff .

[@bufordbaberiii2398]

You two ROCK!

[@thisoldbelair]

Wow what a mess. Amazing how far people will go sometimes. Handled like a pro.

[@curtesamoangelos5995]

Watching from Yosemite Kentucky.

[@bobgarrett6202]

I could see this tow was going to be trouble from the start. A good idea is not to leave your car title in the glove box. Nice job following the law and not believing the BS story.

[@timdunmyer4549]

I'm curious if after you found that out if the other guy or woman came back to try to get it or stuff out of it?

[@EverythingAutos]

Yes the owner was nice enough to release all contents.

[@ellpat2928]

You are very professional and kind.

[@31decimatedsouls]

Good shit, glad to see the car get returned to the rightful owner

[@JenniferLee-mx9yj]

I love this video!!! Jeff you did a great job, the stories people come up with. What does moving to a different state have to do with you signing the title, who in their right mind would not sign a title if you bought it from someone (someone trying to steal it) thats who. And you know that dude and girl are togther they just thought that dude would be able to manipulate Jeff into giving him the car easier than giving it to her. I just wish I knew if the real owner came and got the car or what!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@ricktimmons458]

wow! keep on truckin