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.
Repossession agents are permitted to come on to your property to take your vehicle, but are banned from doing any of the following: Using physical force. Threatening physical force. Breaking into a closed garage or gated area.
The most common cause of Virginia vehicle repossession is defaulting on car loan payments. If a borrower fails to make payments ing to the terms specified in the loan agreement, the lender may declare their security interest in default and initiate repossession.
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.