What if the police finds out that the 2nd hand car that I bought was stolen?

**w3stic3** · April 23rd, 2007 02:42 PM

what would the police most likely do? Im not the first owner and im not really confident as far as my car's HISTORY is concerned.

**IMm29** · April 23rd, 2007 03:11 PM

Hmmm... I suppose, since you're doubting the history of your ride, now's the time for you to go and research its history. When you do so, I would think it would be better to act as if you're just planning to buy it. I think the PNP has a database of all vehicles, and this query is regularly done by prospective buyers of second hand cars.

Also, make sure that the original copy of the notarized Deed of Sale is on your file at home or office, and that you have copies of it in your car, to go with the copies of your OR and CR, so just in case TMG pulls you over, you've got something to show them. Perhaps with the notarized Deed of Sale, you can show them that you were acting in "good faith" when you bought the vehicle.

I'm not so sure if they can charge you with grand theft auto if you're in the possession of a "hot car". I think at most you'll be walking home while they impound the car.

**w3stic3** · April 23rd, 2007 05:11 PM

Good piece of advice, I'll keep that in mind! thanks

**niky** · April 23rd, 2007 05:12 PM

Make sure you have the original OR, too. It's easy to place faith in an LTO OR that checks out against their records... but it could still be fake... RE: the person holding the OR isn't the actual person identified.

**Horsepower** · April 23rd, 2007 05:15 PM

If it's proven that you bought a stolen car, you'd be charged with the Anti-Fencing law.

**w3stic3** · April 23rd, 2007 05:16 PM

But if ever they find out that my car is a hot car, I might as well use it as a get away car, the magnitude of the situation might make me think that I am a criminal and I will need to outrun the police! Anyway.. Im not making any sense... LOL

**enegue** · April 23rd, 2007 05:34 PM

Since you are in doubt its better to apply a TMG clearance as soon as possible this is also requirement for change ownership.

**Galactus** · April 23rd, 2007 05:37 PM

They'll impound your car, and you'll be taken to the police station for questioning. As SOP, you may be charged with violation of the anti-fencing law, esp. if you can't substantiate transfer of ownership.

**CVT** · April 23rd, 2007 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Galactus

They'll impound your car, and you'll be taken to the police station for questioning. As SOP, you may be charged with violation of the anti-fencing law, esp. if you can't substantiate transfer of ownership.

That's real bad. Responsibility is transferred to the current owner/buyer....

But that's how the spirit of the law is....>>> to discourage buying suspected stolen items.....

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