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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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Can a dealership repossess a car without there ever being a car loan - and down payment made and cashed?

If you have not fully paid for the car, it is not yours. The loan papers allow you to use the car until it is paid for; without the agreement you have nothing.

Can you trade in a car after 6 months of purchase with bad credit?

You can,But whether they/he/she will be willing to buy it back depends on a number of variables;

If the model car you purchased is selling good then the buyer(original seller) will have a higher likelihood of re-purchasing the car from you.

Further accentuating the thought of the re-purchasing the car from you would be the condition of the car when you return with it to to him/her.

Lastly,and the most crucial part,is whether or not you are "higher-purchasing" the car,if you are it is illegal in some places to sell it until the final payment on the car is made.

Can a repossessed car be reported stolen if you can't find it?

If you want to be charged with making a false report on top of losing your car. If it has been repossessed legally, you have no real claim on it and aren't supposed to find it. Pay what is owed on it and whoever has it must produce the car.

Can a lessor collect total lease amount more than the asset value?

A common misconception regarging automobile financing, both traditional and lease arrangements is that the debtor is paying for the vehicle. In actuality, the debtor is paying for the contract, and the vehicle is only security on that contract.

The short answer is yes, if the contract states an amount that is greater than the asset, then yes, the lessor can collect that amount.

Is it against the law to hide your car from being repossessed in Indiana?

It is against the law to hide your car from repossession in every state. It is called fraud, interfering with repossession, auto theft in some states. In Indiana it is routinely dealt with by replevin, an order from the court to surrender the property or go to jail and surrender the property.

What if a repo man assaulted you?

Be certain that is what happened. If you did nothing to initiate the assault, file a complaint. If you did something to initiate the repossession agent's defense of himself, turn yourself in.

How long can you have a car out for repossession before getting caught?

The repossession industry employs a group of people known only as skip tracers. Most people have no idea what a skip tracer does. Most skip tracers will not tell you what it is they do other than the the effect they find things. Skip tracers are typically highly skilled people who do just that, find things.

Having worked in the industry as a skip tracer, I can state that I have found vehicles that have been out for repossession for as little as 24 hours and as long as seven years. I literally found one vehicle that was being hidden in the barn of the debtor's wife's brother's wife's parent's barn, and had been there just shy of seven years. The repossession company picked it up seven years to the day of the notice of repossession.

People can run. People can hide. But, nothing lasts forever. Everyone leaves a trail. Those who issue challenges to those who have nothing more to do in their jobs but to devote time to finding them or their property or assets have entered a fool's game.

Can a car be repo in a different state from where it was financed?

Yes, and quite often they are. It is not uncommon for vehicles to be repossessed while the family who owes on them are on vacation. I've sent agents after vehicles in Arizona and Florida for cars that were registered in Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio.

What if the finance company never finds the repo car?

In multiple years working in the industry, there has never been a never. The repossession company will eventually find your car, even if you chop it up and sell it for parts. I done found them this way myself.

What if a repo car is given to a friend?

Then the car will be repossessed from where ever your friend leaves it, OR depending on the state, your friend may be arrested for aiding and abetting, or receiving stolen property.

Can repossession take place on private property?

Yes. If the property is found it can be retreived.

How many months can you go without paying your car payment before repossessed?

It depends on the lender. Prime lenders like Cap One may come after you vehicle after the first payment is missed. Chase might take two weeks from the missed payment. Other lenders may wait 30, 60, 90, or even 120 days before issuing a notice of repossession.

Can they garnish your wages for a repo in IL?

The lender may garnish your wages for a judgment against a debt in Illinois, even after repossession.

How long after a repossession can a lender come after you for the money owed still?

When the vehicle is recovered, it is taken to a lot, inventoried, and eventually taken to auction. The amount received at auction is applied to the amount owed, including repo fees and collection fees. In the event the lender obtained a judgment against you for the unpaid balance, they have 10 years from the date the auction proceeds were applied to the loan. If there is no judgment, they have 7 years.

What is the yearly salary for a repo man?

Repossession agents are not typically paid a salary, nor are they typically paid hourly. Repossession is a per unit business. That is, the repo man is paid by the vehicles he recovers. Amounts vary by the individual business.

Can a customer remove vehicle from repair shop without paying?

Yes, under certain circumstances known as replevin, whereby a party is simply gaining possession of an item that belongs to them. Be careful, however, as one cannot lawfully break into a shop or scale a fence to remove a vehicle. If a vehicle is standing out in the open-parked on a lot of a service station or repair shop-and one has the keys it could be taken under replevin. Bear in mind, however, that the business will likely be able to place a mechanics lien or file a lawsuit to obtain money or payment for their services. I would also be certain to have the registration for the vehicle in your possession in case the police are called. The police will not arrest you for taking your own car, but if there is suspicion that you are doing otherwise, be prepared to offer an explanation and to be delayed by them for a time.

What if you report the car stolen and its not?

You are committing a crime if you knew the car not to be stolen.

Can the repo man come to your job and come inside and talk to you?

Yes they can but if they start harrassing you after you ask them to leave and they dont leave you can either call security and have 'em escorted out or you can call the police and they will make him leave, now if you are hiding the car on purpose it is a felony in some states so be careful what you say :-) the police are there to help you so dont be afraid to stand up for yourself :-)

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