Ugh! DMV Options

[last337]

So I have had my 914 for about 3 months now. I get an email today from the DMV saying that they have frozen my title because the amount I paid listed on bill of sale ($1200) basically was not enough and that they value the car at $16800 and I now owe them the balance on taxes which is about $1200. I know they could contact the seller to ensure I paid what I say I paid but I cant imagine he would even respond to them since he is out of state and has no reason to deal with excess paperwork with an out of state DMV. Even if the number was lowered on the bill of sale from what was actually paid (a common practice I know takes place), how can they say it is worth $16800? Well I figured that out too. Check out this link and you will see. What a crock! At least I went through a title guy that can possibly take care of it all for me. He said to send him the paperwork and he will call someone there directly and see what the deal is.

[last337]

Well I talked to the title/notary guy and he said they have no leg to stand on except that they have the power to put a 'stop' on my title/registration. He said they know if I got a lawyer I would win but who would pay for that?

I called the DMV and they said what I need is either a notorized bill of sale from seller (I tried calling with no luck on a return call) or I need a report from a repair shop detailing problems with car and estimates for repair. That needs to be on their letterhead and notarized. I spoke to shop and told her I would send her a list and ask her to write it up and sign it and I would notarize it.

I am creating my list of things to-do and things I have already done. Please see below and let me know what you think of pricing for each item. Also, add anything that you would think should be added that is problematic and should always be checked.

-Tune-up (oil change, transmission fluid change, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, valve clearance -- ??
-Replace incorrect distributor -- ($45 parts)
-Replace seat belts -- ($200 parts)
-Replace fuel pump and repair fuel system leak -- $70 (for parts alone)
-Replace incorrect carburetor with correct carburetor -- $650 (for parts alone)
-Replace damaged/worn tires -- ($400)
-Fix heating system (new mufflers/heat exchangers, heat plumbing, blower motor, etc) -- ??
-Repair shift linkage bushings -- ??
-Repair emergency brake -- ??
-Repair faulty horn pad -- ??
-Replace broken motor mounts -- ??
-Brake job with new rotors -- ??
-Repair leaking oil cooler seal -- ??
-Body/interior work ????
--rusted longitudinal needs to be cut out and replaced. all rust removed
--floor pans rusted and need to be replaced
--interior carpeting needs to be replaced after floor pans replaced
--recover damaged seats and center cushion
--paint exterior