(a) Whenever possession is taken of any vehicle by or on behalf of its legal owner under the terms of a security agreement or lease agreement, the person taking possession shall contact, for the purpose of providing the information required pursuant to subdivision (d), within one hour after taking possession of the ...
(Cal. Com. Code § 9609 (2024).) In most cases, once the car is repossessed, the lender will sell it either at auction or through a private sale, often to a used car dealer.
Creditors do not need to seek court approval to repossess your vehicle. A repossession agent may take possession of your car so long as they can avoid a "breach of the peace." This usually means that they can repossess your car without a court proceeding in a public area.
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.
Can a private seller repo a car? Repossession is usually related to banks or lenders who have a claim on a vehicle because of a loan. Private sellers, on the other hand, lack the legal authority to repossess a car once the sale is completed.
In California, a consumer's vehicle can be taken from them if they miss payments on their loan or if they violate any terms of their agreement. This process is known as repossession and the creditor has the right to repossess the consumer's vehicle if it holds a valid security interest in it.
Yes, it's often possible to negotiate with your lender if you're facing financial difficulties. They may be willing to modify your loan terms, lower your interest rate, or even reduce the amount you owe. However, it's important to get any agreement in writing and to seek legal advice before making any decisions.
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.