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If you're behind on your payments, the lienholder for the car certainly can. Other creditors probably can't, at least not without a court order. "Getting it out of towing" doesn't have much to do with it either way.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoSituation dependent. If it was impounded by a government agency, and it appeared that you weren't going to get out of impound before the agency in question took possession of it, they certainly can in most states.
Government liens take precedence over any other lien, so the government would be able to take possession of that car and auction it off - free and clear - in order to recoup the towing and storage costs.
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Can a sheriff repossess your car for your lender?
Well to put it simply..... YES
What can you do with a lender when you can't pay for the car anymore?
You can contact them and sometimes you can work out a deal with them. If not, you can allow them to repossess the car. Contact the lender and they will tell you where to take the car.
Can a car dealership repo your car if you already have a lender for the vehicle?
The DEALERSHIP won't repossess the car, but the lender might if you don't make the monthly payments as scheduled.
If you are threatened with a repossession can you pay the balance before they repossess the car?
IF the lender accepts it you can.
Can a lender repossess a car if you do not pay down payment?
Yes, you made a financial pbligation by signing the documents for the sale of this car. So, they can legally repossess that vehicle.
What will happen to you if your car is 6 months behind in payments and you still have possession of the car?
The lender will eventually repossess the car.
Can a lender still repossess your car after a lawyer told you to tell them that you were claiming bankruptcy?
The lender has to get the STAY lifted before they can repo.
Does the lender have to send you a letter to notify you that his repossess your car in G.A.?
yes because they have to notify the owner
Your car was seized on a judgment now your lender wants to repossess it from the sheriff and give it back to me can that happen?
No.
Can they repossess your car the day after they receive a partial payment?
As long as you are in DEFAULT of the contract, the lender can repo the collateral.
Can auto repossession be negotiated?
The company repossessing the car has no authority to negotiate terms with you. They are simply there to repossess the car. You must negotiate with your lender. Hopefully, you will do this before the the repossession order is submitted by the lender.
How does a lender get a judgment against you for a loan when they repossess a car?
You owed more money than the car was worth and they wish to collect the balance.
