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Repossession
Seizure of property bought on credit for which loan payments are not being received. Please note that when asking a car repossession question, it is often useful to include the state that you live in. This will enable people to give you better answers.
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Hopefully you will be able to rescind the contract within 72 hrs. of signing. If you are dealing with a reputable company
If they just "threaten" you, and you bring it current, then no. But.. if they send you a letter threatening repossession and calling the entire note, and you do not pay the entire balance on the note, then yes they can take your vehicle.
Can you go to jail for not paying your car note?
No, unless you try to run and hide the car, and even then not likely. But they can reposes your car, sell it, and you pay the difference in what is owed and what the car sells for, plus repo fees. You credit is also ruined for 7 years. Call the lender and work something out. Do not allow your car to be reposed.
Can a truck be repossessed with a trailer hooked to it?
Only if the repossessor has an order for repossession of the trailer, as well. And even then, only under certain circumstances. If it's a commercial tractor trailer, and there's a load in that trailer, they may not take it, as the order of repossession does not cover the load, and they will face criminal charges if they do such.
In the course of repossessing a vehicle, the repossession agency may not enter or move any vehicle (including a trailer) which is not in their order for repossession. They may detach a trailer from a truck being repossessed, but they can't actually take it.
How do you defer a car payment?
First you need to call your financing company. Once you call them they will let you know whether you qualify based on the company's guidelines and terms of your contract.
if you do qualify, they will let you know if you need to sign and agreement and pay a fee, on most cases with car loans they will mail/fax you an agreement that you need to sign and send back with a fee (some companies don't charge a fee).
after everything is completed one of your payments will be defer until the end of the loan, for example if you are due for November and your loan ends in october of 2010, after the deferment your next payment will be in December and your loan will end in November of 2010.
Also keep in mind with some loans only your regular payment is deferred not the interest, so your interest will continue to accrue so the next time you make a payment they will take the interest for your deferred payment plus the interest of the current payment, therefore less money will be applied to your principle. If you defer too many payments and don't pay more to make up for the interest you will have a balloon payment by the end of the loan. So don't defer payments unless you absolutely need it. and lastly on a car loan it will need affect your credit unless you go over 30 days past due.
I'm collector for a bank in Southern California.
How can you get a car declared totaled instead of getting repairs?
While it normally a tough thing to do, although there can be circumstances when the responsible party is amiable to it..and sometimes you can get a 3rd party involved to essentially get you there.
The responsible party is only liable to pay for the cost of repairs up to the value of the vehicle...whether you want it fixed or not. They never have to pay more than the value of the car...that is the most you had to lose.
However, if they pay you the amount of the repairs they have no interest in the car. But if it is totaled the paying party gets to own the wreck. So, if the wreck as a junk value that is more than the difference between the cost of repair and the full value of the car, they may be interested in paying you the (higher) full value and selling the car for the junk value, essentially costing them less. But, they also have to be interested in messing around with the whole thing more, which insurance companies generally aren't - every action and decision costs them more money.
If you can make it easy for them, basically finding someone who will buy it from them, they may do what your asking. But once again, there isn't anything stopping you from doing exactly that...take the $ for the repair and sell the junk to the interested party...adding the 2 together may even get you more than full value!
If you haven't made a car payment in five years can the bank repo the car?
Is it possible to get your car back after a repoed?
Most states have enacted Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. You have the right to redeem your vehicle by purchasing it back, although you probably will have to pay the amount owed and not just the payment. Even if you cannot get the vehicle back, many vehicles are illegally repossessed and you may have claims against the lender or others. For example, a repo cannot be done if there is a breach of the peace. Police officers are not allowed to facilitate or take sides in a repo. Many times a lender will seek a deficiency if the vehicle does not sell for what is owed on the loan. There are many defenses to a deficiency case. Generally lender is required to prove the vehicle was repossessed and sold in a commercially reasonable manner.
If your vehicle has been repoed, a good place to find a qualified lawyer is the web site of the National Association of Consumer Advocates.
What's the slowest car in the world?
That depends how you define "slowest". There were many old cars that were very slow by modern standards. A Fiat 850 Idromatic takes 25 seconds to speed up from 0-97 kilometres per hour which is its top speed.
What happens if a leased vehicle is in an accident?
If a leased vehicle is in an accident, the lessor has to notify the lease company, along with their insurance company. Sometime the lease company will have you go through your insurance for repairs, other times they send you to their repair shop (if they have one).
What are the consequenses of turning your car back to the bank?
The bank will sell your car at what ever price they can get and apply the proceeds to your account. If you owe them more than they get for it they will want you to pay the difference. You should try to sell it youself for enough to pay off the loan. Banks won't
Make an appointment with your bank and explain the situation. Do not ignore the problem. The bank does not want your vehicle. Quite often they will accept a lower payment, it makes the loan more expensive but much cheaper than taking out another loan.
What is the statute of limitations for debt in Pennsylvania?
contracts- 4 years(used to be six) contracts under seal- 20 years sale of goods under UCC- 4 years negotiable instruments- 6 years(13 Pa C.S.A. subsection 3118)
Debtor's rights to there personal property in a repossessed vehicle.?
It depends on the state in which you reside. Most of the time, if the personal property is permanently affixed to the vechile (stereos, tires, etc), you have no rightful claim to them. Items that are loose in the vehicle such as cell phones, books, CDs, etc, have to be returned to you at no cost.
Get a new car.
== If someone hit your car you will be paid the actual cash value of the car. If you totaled the car and had collision coverage you will be paid actual cash value, too.
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Can a collection agency garnish wages?
Yes, with a valid judgment any creditor can garnish wages in the majority of U.S. states.
Yes you you have to pay the balance left plus the fees associated with the repo and auction.
When your car is repossessed when do you cancel your insurance coverage?
The same day that you determine you aren't getting it back. It would be wise to wait until then because if the bank repo'd it to kinda just remind you that being 3 payments behind isn't a good thing, you might get it back and then you don't have to go through the whole insurance application process again.
AnswerYeah for sure do not cancel anything until it is no longer in your name either. I'd wait until the title transfer is complete as well. AnswerYou should cancel your insurance the moment your car is repossessed.The moment the car is hooked up(as the above two repo morons will tell you)it is no longer your car.So if you would like to cover someone elses vehicle with your insurance you go right ahead but you are wasting your money and your insurance coverage.Dishonest repo guys(like the above two scumbags) want you to keep the insurance on the vehicle so if they damage the car or steal stuff from it it will go on your insurance.ANSWER Amendment:
Never cancel an insurance policy until you have a new policy in place. If you do it will cost you more in the long run. Insurance companies are looking for loyalty and longevity without lapse in coverage. Sometimes you can possibly suspend, cancel or reduce coverage but never cancel it.
The moment the vehicle is repossessed does not release you from the contract agreement. Read it. In most cases until the vehicle is transferred out of your name via the title of ownership, you must maintain physical damage coverage or they can force place it and take the premium out of the proceeds.
Reduce to minimum but don't cancel it.
What happens if your repossessed house is sold for less than what is owed?
You owe the difference I think.
They will try to collect the balance themselves or sell it to a collection agency or seek a judgment thru the courts.
AnswerIt's called a deficiency. Google it and you can read more about the specifics and local laws that apply in your area. AnswerGenerally, they usually try and get you to come in and pay it off. If they can't, then they usually either proceed with legal action or charge it off. If they take legal action, you may lose and owe attn'y fees as well. In the end, if found responsible, you will have a judgment placed on you and they can garnish wages, tax refunds or any income you receive. A judge could also order you to sell other property to pay it off (in extreme cases). Bottom line, it's always just easier to pay off the loan.If you already have insurance on the family-car, then you can put the sports car on your insurance and tell them you will be the only driver of the sports car. Make sure no one else gets caught driving the car by the insurance company (wreck, etc.). Or look in the yellow-pages in your phonebook, and call several car insurance companies. They should be able to tell you. Always call 3 or more places to get the lowest deal you can, depending on what plan you want or qualify for.
If you let someone drive your car and they crash are they covered?
yes they are covered IF you had coverage, your insurance should pay up to your limits. If claims exceed your coverage, any auto insurance policy the driver might have would pay. If the damage exceeds your combined limits, you could both be sued for any remaining amounts.
