Depends on your state. In AZ, they cannot liquidate the collateral for ten days after repo. If it has been longer than 10 days, they can sell it and you would still be liable for the amount due (minus what they made off of the sale of the vehicle).
YES, after they get a judgment for the amount still owing on the contract. That amount can be applied as a lien against other property you own.
Yes.
Before buying repossessed cars, you should first research the frequency of repair and maintenance costs on the models in auto-related consumer magazines. You can also ask for the car's maintenance records from the owner, dealer or repair shop.
You can buy repossessed automobiles in the U.S. through many county auto auctions or police auto auctions. Check with your local courthouse or police department to find the next auction.
When an auto loan is refinanced, repayment is structured depending on the amount outstanding on the loan and the amount of months left to repay at time of refinancing. This may enable a person to save extra money by lowering the cost of the loan payments.
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One could search for repossessed cars for sale online at the websites provided by the companies Repo Direct, Auto Bid Master, Repos 4 Sale, Cars for Sale, Bank Repossessed cars and Repossessed Cars Sale.
depending on state laws. some officers say they have to before hand so that it is on a repo list the officers have on hand. some say its a courtesy call. you can ask a local officer in your residing state
Yes some repossessed vechicles are sold in auctions. There are some that the banks own, but they try to recover their moneys lost as soon as possible.
The car company generally has to give you notice before going through with a repossession. Also, they should give you the opportunity to pay the outstanding bill before resorting to a repossession.
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yup The creditor who repossessed the car has to sell it (usually at auction) within a reasonable amount of time (2-3 months). They have to notify you that it will be sold. They have to give you any amount above what you owed plus reasonable attorney and other fees, or if there is a deficiency (the sale price and fees was less than what you owed), they can sue you for the difference.