No, a repossession agent may not do that. But, if the repossession company can't access your car because it is hidden, blocked, or locked up, your lender goes to court to get a replevin. Replevin is a court order compelling the collection of the vehicle. Repossession and replevin are different processes.
It cannot be repossesd for traffic violations. Only the persons holding the loan (the lien holder, typically a bank) can repossess the car. Its not the government authorities job or right. On the other hand some laws allow for impoundment or seizure of a vehicle for repeated traffic law violations.
A repo agent can't move another car to get your vehicle without permission. If another vehicle is blocking your vehicle, they will need permission from the owner to move it. Repossession agents can't threaten you, use physical force, or harm you in any way. This is a breach of the peace and is not allowed.
Illegal access by repo agents, such as entering closed garages or locked gates without permission, is a breach of peace and a violation of the property owner's rights.
Once you are in default, your creditor may repossess your car at any time without prior notice and may come onto your property to do so. However, the creditor may not commit a “breach of the peace” by using physical force or threats of force.
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.
If you get behind on your car payments or don't have auto insurance, the loan company can take your car. This is called vehicle repossession. If your car is repossessed, you must act quickly to get it back.
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.
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.
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.