Your creditor can try to repossess the vehicle another time or can ask a court for an order to get the vehicle. But you can't get physical with the person trying to repossess your car or interfere with the repossessor's own vehicle or equipment.
You will receive the repossession title once your application is approved and the necessary checks are completed. This title will officially establish your ownership rights to the repossessed vehicle. Keeping this title in a safe and secure location is crucial, as it serves as legal proof of ownership.
A repossession affidavit is a legal statement filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles when you repossess a car from a customer. This document provides details about the repossession such as why and how the vehicle was repossessed. It also informs government authorities that the vehicle has been repossessed.
The notice must tell you the name and contact information for both the lender (the legal owner of the vehicle) and the repossession agency. The notice must also disclose the charges for storing the car and any personal effects. Don't Lose Your Car to Repossession in the First Place.
You can either negotiate with the lender or file a dispute. That's it. You can only file a dispute if something is inaccurate. You could dispute a repossession that is completely accurate, but that doesn't mean the repo will get removed.
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.
However, the lender has absolutely no obligation to do so. Even though you want to surrender the vehicle the lender won't pick it up.
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.
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 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.