abandoned car....how do I claim it???

[Mr 5 0]

The 'Stang apparently was stolen and abandoned by the car thief(s).

No one just 'abandons' their late model Mustang convertible on some side road for over two weeks, open to the weather.

By now, the owner has probably filed an insurance claim and in a few more weeks he would have collected. However, if you report the car to the police, they'll run the VIN and find it was reported stolen and notify the owner, who will then have to notify the insurance company and they'll appraise the damage and probably have it fixed, if possible. If not, it'll be 'totaled' (a rolling total it's called) and the insurance company will pay the owner it's current value and sell it at an auction or sell it back to the owner for the salvage value. Long process.

Where does that leave you?

Out of luck.

You can be a good citizen and notify the cops about the abandoned Mustang but that's about it and frankly, they may have a few questions for you, too.

I would stay away from that car and let someone else report it. Don't even think about snatching parts from it unless you're willing to take the chance of getting caught and all the hassle that goes with it. Not really worth it.

Sorry, no late-model Mustangs are available as 'unclaimed salvage' on the side of the road.' Old wrecks, maybe, but not late '90's Mustang convertibles.

Nice idea though.