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.
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Once the car is repossessed it is taken to the repo companies storage yard. Once there they are supposed to inventory the items in the car, then removed for storage until you either pick them up or (if you don't) they are disposed of.
What is a Customer Satisfaction Program? A Customer Satisfaction Program provides an upgrade to a specific component or extends an existing warranty. These programs have time and mileage limitations, and they do expire.
With replevin, the car lender files a lawsuit seeking an order from the court requiring you to give the car back. If you fail to abide by the court order, you might be subject to both civil and criminal penalties.
The Ford Buy Back program is an initiative from the company that addresses customer satisfaction issues. If the vehicle meets specific criteria, owners of defective Ford vehicles can have their cars repurchased by the manufacturer. This program applies to new and used Ford vehicles still covered by warranty.
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 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.