in the less egregious cases, they resist seizing vehicles with liens, since the payoff and hassle is not worth it, just saying, for those who might seek extra protection of their ride.
How about leased cars? Customs doesn't seize ocean liners even when smugglers are coming across on them, likely for similar reasons.
July 19th should be "Drive Like Rockford Day". R.I.P. Jimmie.
