A car that is still titled in your name. A car that's been out of sight, out of your possession, for how long ? There's NO way I would entertain BUYING ( that's what you're doing, not taking ) that car back. At the very least, there's a document I would require that seller of the car sign & NOTARIZE. Details of the document would include, and not limited to, the vehicle I.D., the EXACT timeframe of the seller's possession from your sale until now, a description of the car's whereabouts and purpose since the sale, the vehicle has not been operated, has not been tampered or altered, no parts have been removed, switched, or altered, and a guarantee the vehicle is the same in every way, as the prior transaction. And, of course, have a few witnesses present. I would also demand a sizable amount of money in escrow to cover costs of an immediate COMPLETE, thorough inspection, examination, and troubleshoot by a third part certified mechanic; all related costs to be borne by the seller. The heavily discounted price of your buying the car is up to you.
