Generally, cars are repossessed once payments are 90 days in default. Just don't expect lenders to give you a heads-up when the Repo Man will come calling. They typically contract that work out to towing services that specialize in snatching cars.
Dear Borrower Name: You are hereby notified that your description of motor vehicle, year, make, model and VIN #, was lawfully repossessed on Date because you defaulted on your loan with Credit Union Name. The vehicle is being held at location address of vehicle. be sold at public sale.
You are hereby notified that your description of motor vehicle, year, make, model and VIN #, was lawfully repossessed on Date because you defaulted on your loan with Credit Union Name. The vehicle is being held at location address of vehicle. be sold at public sale. A sale could include a lease or license.
Start the letter by identifying yourself and the property. The lender will need to identify your loan, so include an account number. Give them your name, address and contact information. Tell the lender that you are voluntarily giving the item back because you can no longer make the payments.
What Happens If the Repo Agent Doesn't Find Your Car? But if you make it hard for the repo agent to get it, then the creditor may use another method to get the car back, called "replevin." Replevin can be just as costly as a repossession, if not more so.
Unless there is a written agreement between you and your grandson which allows you to repossess without a court proceeding, you cannot ``repossess'' the car. Further, the written agreement must comply with the laws which govern auto repos.
A creditor can repossess your automobile, but only if it can be done peacefully. The creditor cannot trick you into bringing your car to the shop in order to repossess it. The creditor cannot use any force or threats of violence to repossess your car.
You are hereby notified that your description of motor vehicle, year, make, model and VIN #, was lawfully repossessed on Date because you defaulted on your loan with Credit Union Name. The vehicle is being held at location address of vehicle. be sold at public sale. A sale could include a lease or license.
You can still file a lawsuit against your sister for the balance of the loan. If you obtain a judgment against her then you can file a judgment lien which may allow you to liquidate the car. However, simply repossessing the vehicle without a valid and recorded secured interest would only cause more problems for you.