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.
You may be able to buy back the vehicle by paying the full amount you owe (usually, that includes your past due payments and the entire remaining debt), in addition to the expenses connected with the repossession, like storage, preparation for sale, and attorney fees. check Virginia Code 6.2-2217 for your rights.
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.
If you can't make your car payments, there are some clear advantages to voluntary surrender compared with involuntary repossession: You can avoid some of the penalties and fees imposed during an involuntary surrender, like towing and storage fees.
Trying to reinstate or redeem your auto loan typically has to happen within a short time period, such as about two weeks, so you could have your car back soon after it's repossessed. You may have to wait longer, perhaps several months, if the car is sold at auction due to the time of the auction process.
A creditor may repossess only if that can be done without a breach of the peace. A creditor may repossess any hour of the day or night, without prior notice. A creditor may come onto your property to repossess, but may not commit a breach of the peace.
There's no hard and fast rule on how much time you have to get a car back before the lender sells it. Generally speaking, the lender must give you notice that allows a "reasonable time" prior to the sale for you to react and exercise your options. At least ten days' notice is usually considered reasonable.
You may be able to buy back the vehicle by paying the full amount you owe (usually, that includes your past due payments and the entire remaining debt), in addition to the expenses connected with the repossession, like storage, preparation for sale, and attorney fees. check Virginia Code 6.2-2217 for your rights.