Yes. You might as well give it to him because he will get it.
YES, it is true in ANY state EXCEPT CA and FL.,there if its on the hook or in the agents control, its a repo.
Yes, failure to pay proper taxes is considered a crime.
YES, unless the LENDER decides not to report a repo to the CA.
how big is prima facie of a crime in CA.
It couldn't be a breach of peace if the leasing agent/office LET them in. If the agent/office had told them to leave and they didnt, then it would be breach of peace. According to Ca. law, as soon as the agent has possession of the car, the repo is complete. That's either IN the car or on the hook(truck). So if the repo agent had gotten in by some other means, as soon as he/she was IN the car, the repo was a done deal and all they could do was tell him to leave. Which act he would be glad to do. Sorry, this may not be what you want to hear. CA has the toughest laws about repos of all the states. Good Luck
Repo fees.
READ your contract. What does it say about paying any fees necessary to "collect" the account"? that is prolly cheaper than assigning the account to a CA.
I don't think so. Is your car collateral for the card? If it is they may be able to do that, but I am not sure.
Does the repair shop have a lien on your car for you not paying them for repairs to the car?If they do have a lien then yes they can seize the vehicle until you satisfy the lien. As Tank said, they need to have a lien on the title. You have to have signed an agreement with the shop stating that they can lien your title and repo your car if you don't pay. Most repair shops won't let you pick the car up until you pay up. So, you must have signed something saying they could pick it up if you didn't pay. Also, repo companies may not necessarily be required to be bonded. It depends on the state. In CA I believe they do. Only a bond for the business and as required by the LENDER.
Here is a website that states CA laws on repo and storage. http://www.repobiz.com/facts.html
The repo company can charge a storage fee for any personal items that were in the truck. If the lender is outside CA, they may not be as familiar with CA repossession law as could be hoped, so you shouldn't rely on what "somebody" there told you. If you feel that the repo company is acting illegally, you should notify the CA Department of Consumer Affairs' Consumer Information Center by calling 1-(800) 952-5210 and requesting a complaint form.
NO. the repo rate would go to the bottom if they told you. BTW, they already did in the CONTRACT. Look at the DEFAULT clause.