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

[w3stic3]

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]

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]

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

[niky]

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]

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

[w3stic3]

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]

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

[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.

[CVT]

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.....

2501:showoff:

[utk505]

kulong ka then police will ask you where you bought it from then huhuliin yung nag benta hanggang maapprehend yung pinaka source

[utk505]

try to confirm if your car is really stolen , if ever stolen you have to surrender it and police will ask you kung kanino mo binili yun ang makukulong

[altec]

the anti fencing law includes the buyer a.k.a. YOU. Plus they confiscate that car.

[tunasashimi]

iayos mo na ang papers bossing. pag hot car yan at na tyempo ka sa mga lokong pulis, baka banatan ka agad.

[4JGtootsie]

Why do you think the car is stolen?
What papers do you have?
Is it all original documents?
Is this your first car?
Do you have a bullet proof vest and kevlar helmet?
Police shoot people for telling them ''no parking dito boss'' . A Driver of a stolen vehicle is no exception!!!

[VtEC]

iayos mo na ang papers bossing. pag hot car yan at na tyempo ka sa mga lokong pulis, baka banatan ka agad.

Correct ka dyan brother.
Check mo muna sa LTO kung match up ang hawak mo sa record nila.

[honismitoy]

Sooner or later, you will have to register your car. If you are able to register your car, then your car must be clean. (pls correct me if im woring)

[ptk675]

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

naku yan ang wag na wag mo gagawin, yung kunyari na flag down ka tapos sisibatan mo, kasi if it turns out na hot car nga yan at tinugis ka nila, baka bigla ka nalang nila banatan wala kang kalaban laban.

the best thing to do is go to the TMG and check out the history of the car and validity of the papers you have. you can make it look like as if you are just planning to buy the car and checking on its papers.

if its clean, then you can heave a sigh of relief. if it turns out otherwise then you can probly file a report with the police to apprehend the seller, and hopefully you can recover your money (but im not too hopeful on that).

[GaLynxmo]

Sooner or later, you will have to register your car. If you are able to register your car, then your car must be clean. (pls correct me if im woring)

Even if you have not registered it under your name, that does not make it a "hot" car in your possession because you can always say that the owner told you to drive the car for him, unless you dont have the OR/CR of the vehicle with you. A car without OR/CR raises that suspicion and a report by the owner that it was stolen makes it a "hot" car.

If you are in possession of a "hot" car, the police will presume that you are the thief, robber, or carnapper. And if you show a deed of sale for it, then you can be in for a shorter jail term under the Anti-Fencing Law. (he, he, he) Under the Anti-Carnapping Law, any vehicle without any registration is presumed to be a carnapped/smuggled vehicle, which is subject to confiscation. And if you run away from apprehending law enforcers, you can have more jail terms than you can imagine. Or worse, be "salvaged" by some overzealous ones. You take care now ok?

[richie29]

hey brad! possession of a "hot" car is no laughing matter ...the recent spate of carjacking incidents, especially in qc, has made law enforcement agencies quite eager to remedy the situation...so naka-alert status sila...moreover "hot cars" have always been used as getaway vehicles of criminal syndicates like bank robbers, kidnappers, to name a few...and there has always been this "shoot-to-kill" kinda thinking when it comes to carnappers and i dont blame them...i'm sure youre aware of the several incidents where some guys were mistakenly shot at (and sometimes fatally) because they were using "hot cars.." ....so if you want to reduce the probability of a bullet coming your way , i suggest you dont use the vehicle in question and verify its status asap! suggestion lang naman

[Horsepower]

You know, you should have secured this information WAY BEFORE you bought the car.