While mechanic's liens can be placed against a financed or owned vehicle, the lien works differently with a financed car. When a motor vehicle is financed, the lender will also have a lien on the car.
Involuntary Lien: An involuntary lien is placed on your vehicle without your consent, usually due to unpaid obligations such as taxes, mechanic's service charges, or other debts.
A payoff request allows a third party to receive the current balance due to release a lien or facilitate a business transfer (bulk sale transfer or liquor license). To release a lien or facilitate a bulk sale transfer, businesses must be in good standing to receive a payoff request.
You can request a car payoff quote from your lender by following the request instructions online or over the phone or by asking for the payoff quote in person.