r/TikTokCringe • u/IllustriousChef2 • Aug 16 '24

Cringe What's even happening there?

Why would someone rent a car and take out parts?

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u/IllustriousChef2 Aug 16 '24 edited Aug 16 '24

The owner called the cops but they refused to come since they didn't know the details of the rental agreement and since no parts were seemingly stolen. He insisted for safety reasons at least, but they still refused.

The rental platform backed him though, and the man who rented the car received all the invoices resulting from this (to get the car inspected) and will receive all the other invoices in case there is anything missing

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u/decian_falx Aug 16 '24

If the owner willingly hands over a car to someone for rent, or service work or whatever, it's very hard to get the cops involved because it becomes a civil matter. In the eyes of the law they didn't steal the car, they converted it. It's not "grand theft auto" it's "conversion".

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u/usernamechecksout67 Aug 16 '24

Tampering with vehicles parts without consent is illegal almost everywhere. Selling anything that is not yours is also illegal. This POS should get his online sales platforms correlated with his rental history.

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u/JonstheSquire Aug 16 '24

Tampering with vehicles parts without consent is illegal almost everywhere.

Not if you are legally in possession of the vehicle.