Any personal property left in the repossessed vehicle will be held for thirty (30) days from the date of the mailing of this notice. This requires the DMV being presented with an acceptable lien release letter from the lienholder.There is no specific form that I am aware of. Your mechanic has the legal right to keep your car until you pay the entire repair bill. This is referred to as a mechanic's lien or garageman's lien. Transportation Code Section 501.001. The debtor will need to have insurance on the property and the lienholder will need to be listed as the loss payee. What happens when out-of-state residents have their vehicles towed? What if I was driving a rental car and it was towed? Cars – Mechanics' Liens and Repair Shop Repossession?