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Is my car being sold? Lien sales and auctions in Tacoma
If a tow company or storage lot keeps a car and the bill is not paid, the car can be sold after the notices and waiting periods the law sets. The notice you get tells you which rules apply and how much time you have.
General information, not legal advice. Check your notice: the dates printed on it are the ones that count. Count calendar days unless the rule says business days.
Local notes
- If a towed vehicle was already sold, the Pierce County District Court's page refers people to the Pierce County Auditor, (253) 798-7427.
- A timely hearing petition in Pierce County District Court stops the auction until the court decides (WAC 308-61-168).
- To find a towed car, the City's police services page lists the Tacoma Police non-emergency line, (253) 287-4455.
Sources: Pierce County District Court: Vehicle Impound Cases; Tacoma Police: TPD Services; WAC 308-61-168
Washington-wide items (Washington Library)
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