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Repossession Questions

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What do you do when a car you co-signed for is taken by the state because of DWI?
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If you reinstate the loan within five business days will your credit not be affected by the repossession?
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Is it possible to buy the title to a vehicle that is not worth repossessing from the creditor for a small percentage of what is owed?
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If you hide a car from the finance company can they have you put in jail until you tell them where it is?
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Is a voluntary repossession worse than a normal repo on your credit report?
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Can a collector call wanting 10K on a car that was turned in two years ago and say they are going to garnish your wages?
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Does a repossession stay on your credit report if you get the car back?
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What type of licensing and insurance is needed to start an automotive repossession business in the state of Tennessee?
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What could happen if you stop making payments to a 'buy here pay here' auto dealer?
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Can you get your belongings out of your vehicle after a repossession?
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What if your vehicle was damaged by improper towing equipment?
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Can your ex-boyfriend who is a cosigner repossess your car?
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If you are in chapter 13 in Pennsylvania but moved to Florida and cannot afford your car payment and voluntarily surrender the vehicle what will happen with bankruptcy court?
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Are you required to pay the repossession fee in Texas?
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What is the law in Washington state to get personal property out of a repossessed car?
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What are the repossession laws in Rhode Island?
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What other ways can the lender collect the money if you are retired and have no income?
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If a buyer defaults on the contract but it isn't stated in the contract that the vehicle can be repossessed can it still be taken?
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Does the repossession agent have to let you take the plates of of the car in Missouri?
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Can a creditor put your auto in stolen status in attempts to repossess in the state of Oregon?
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Will sending a finance company a cease and desist letter allow someone to keep a car?
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If you let GMAC repossess your car will they take you to court?
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Where can one find a good lawyer in Iowa if you wish to sue the bank that repossessed the wrong vehicle and items were missing on return?
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Can they repossess your car the day after they receive a partial payment?
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Will a bank try to collect from a buyer before a co-signer or do they go after both at once?
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Can a creditor tell you to go get a loan to pay a car repo balance?
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What are the laws in Maryland regarding retrieving personal property from a repossessed vehicle?
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Can they repo a leased car 2 months before the end of the contract with payment schedule in place?
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Can you negotiate the deficiency balance that you will repay with the law firm representing the lender?
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If you want to get rid of your car for a cheaper one but owe too much what options other than repo do you have?
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Is there a time limit within which the collateral must be repossessed?
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What license or certification does a repo company have to have to repossess vehicles in the state of Michigan?
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In the state of Georgia are you able to file Chapter 13 10 days after your car is repossessed?
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What should you do if you have not been able to make payments for several months but have not heard from the finance company?
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When a car is repossessed in Minnesota what are the laws?
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What are your rights to property in your vehicle once it is repossessed in NJ?
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Can you file the balance that you owe the bank after your car has been auctioned on your Christian Credit counseling?
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If you gave your son a vehicle and put yourself as a lienholder on the title can you legally repossess it?
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Do you have to notify the DMV if your car was repossessed?
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Can a mechanic repossess a vehicle from private property with no signed work order for non-payment?
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Must the police be notified prior to repossession in the state of Arizona?
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Can anyone tell me what type of income and benefits are offered in the business?
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What payments may you have to make if your car is repossessed and can they garnish wages?
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How long can they keep sending you bills from different collection agencies about one car?
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Do the same rules apply to the voluntary repo of a mobile home?
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What happens if you unknowingly bought a car that had a loan on it and the loan is not paid off can they repossess the car?
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What if your motorcycle was stolen a police report filed and then repo man shows up?
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Can disability income be garnished for a repossession?
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After repossession is it legal for the bank to make you requalify for the loan?
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How can you repossess a car in Missouri you sold to a friend with only an oral contract that he would make monthly payments?
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If your car was repossessed no letter was sent and a demand for the full amount was made afterwards and all of the expensive items were stolen from the car while in their possession can you sue for theft?
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If you know a car is wanted for repossession how can you contact the proper authorities to let them know?
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Can a repossession agent repossess a vehicle for an individual and if so how can you locate one in Texas?
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What right does a repo company have to pull a persons credit report when the car loan was completely discharged in bankruptcy 2 years prior to the pulling of the report?
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Where can you find free reverse auto license plate search?
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Can a repo man move another car out if the way to repo the car they are after?
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Can a repoman call your house at 11 PM show you a phony badge introduce himself as a special agent and repo your car without showing any paperwork?
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Are there any legal loopholes that would allow you to keep a car that was supposed to be repossessed three months ago but hasn't been?
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If you saw your repoed car at a local garage could you take it and make the back payments?
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Should you remove your license plate before a voluntary Repossession in Georgia?
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Can bank sue for rest of money if they sell for less than money you owe on it?
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Is it legal in KY for the lender to garnish your income taxes?
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Are there any websites with helpful info or templates for collection and repo letters?
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Can you sue the repo man if he came into your yard and ripped up your lawn in Maryland?
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Would you be able to go through a debt consolidator to pay off what you owe on a voluntarily repossessed car?
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Isn't there a law that prohibits financial companies from selling repossessed motorcycles at lower than low blue book?
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Can someone become a repo agent if they have a felony conviction?
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Can a wrecker get shot if he repos a car in Texas?
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Can you repo a car if the title is in the buyer's name already and they default on the payments?
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What is the law in California regarding purchasing a repossessed car that has no plates and has been driven 4000 miles with no plates?
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