What's the Georgia law on vehicle abandonment at repair shops?

Answer 1

Best bet, go to Lexis-Nexis.com and look up O.C.G.A. 40-11 for information about abandoned vehicles.. It is unlawful to abandon a motor vehicle at any time and a lien can be created (see below) and vehicle retained and foreclosed upon for the charges due. Takes a while though. § 40-3-54. Mechanics' liens; how asserted and foreclosed

(a) All mechanics of every sort shall have a special lien on any vehicle required to have a certificate of title by Code Section 40-3-20 for work done, or for work done and materials furnished, or for materials furnished in repairing or servicing such vehicle. Perfection of the lien by recording shall be as provided in Code Section 40-3-53. The lien may be asserted by retention of the vehicle, and all contracts for repairs or service to vehicles shall be deemed to incorporate a right of retention by the mechanic to protect this lien until it is paid or satisfied through foreclosure as provided in this Code section. The lien may also be asserted by surrendering the vehicle, giving credit, and foreclosing the lien claim in the manner provided in this Code section. If he surrenders possession of the vehicle to the debtor, the mechanic shall record his claim of lien as provided in Code Section 40-3-53. Such special lien shall be superior to all liens except for taxes and such other liens and security interests of which the mechanic had actual or constructive notice before the work was done or material furnished. The validity of the lien against third parties shall be determined in accordance with this chapter.