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Total questions: 6332

When can your car get repossessed and what are your rights?
Popularity: 1475

How do you have your car voluntarily repossessed?
Popularity: 864

What do you do if your car has been repossessed?
Popularity: 770

How can you repair your credit after a car repossession?
Popularity: 728

What is legal during a car repossession?
Popularity: 587

How long does a repossession stay on your credit report?
Popularity: 546

What can happen if you hide a vehicle from the repossession agent?
Popularity: 510

What is the length of time creditors have to file for a claim against you after repossession in Pennsylvania?
Popularity: 451

What are the repossession laws in Georgia?
Popularity: 421

Where can you find a sample hardship letter to help you write to a creditor who has repossessed your vehicle?
Popularity: 420

Under Texas law what can the creditor do to collect the deficiency?
Popularity: 409

Where can you buy repossessed cars?
Popularity: 368

Can you still owe money after your car is repossessed?
Popularity: 365

What are the laws on declaring bankruptcy after repossession?
Popularity: 362

How much money does the repo man get per car?
Popularity: 355

Is there any way to get a repossessed car back without paying the loan in full?
Popularity: 330

What is the difference in laws between California and Texas when it comes to car repossession?
Popularity: 290

How can you avoid repossession?
Popularity: 280

What rights does a cosigner have when a car is repossessed?
Popularity: 279

Can you get your car back after repossession?
Popularity: 277

What if you didn't get a notice about the repossession?
Popularity: 272

After voluntary repossession what is your credit obligation?
Popularity: 271

What happens to the co-signer if a car is repossessed?
Popularity: 267

WHAT IS THE TIME FRAME BEFORE THE REPO COMPANY CAN DISPOSE OF THE POSSESSIONS LEFT IN THE CAR WHEN IT IS REPOSSESSED?
Popularity: 254

What is a 'Breach of Peace'?
Popularity: 246

Can your car be repossessed if the finance company accepts payments of less than the amount due?
Popularity: 246

What happens after repossession?
Popularity: 246

After repossession can your wages be garnished?
Popularity: 240

What qualifications are required to be a repo man?
Popularity: 238

In texas can they repo a car from your driveway on personal property?
Popularity: 238

How bad is it for your credit to have a leased car voluntarily repossessed?
Popularity: 236

What are repo people allowed to do in California?
Popularity: 231

Can a car only get repossessed after a payment is 90 days late?
Popularity: 230

Can you save money by purchasing a repossessed car?
Popularity: 230

How do you know if your car has been stolen or repossessed?
Popularity: 229

What happens if you are facing both bankruptcy and repossession?
Popularity: 229

Can repo agents keep a copy of your car key?
Popularity: 224

How can you get a repossessed car back without paying off the debt in full?
Popularity: 223

Can a person voluntarily return a car to the bank to avoid repossession?
Popularity: 221

Are you responsible for loan balances after repossession?
Popularity: 221

Can the bank take your other assets after they repossess your vehicle?
Popularity: 217

Can your car get repossessed from the impound lot?
Popularity: 215

If you are making some payments but not all can they still repossess your car?
Popularity: 215

Does the owner need to sign a release form when their vehicle is repossessed?
Popularity: 214

Can a lending company of a repossessed vehicle put a lien against a vehicle in another state?
Popularity: 214

Does it still hurt your credit if your car was repossessed but you then paid off the loan in full?
Popularity: 214

What if your car was damaged during repossession?
Popularity: 214

Is it better to let your car be repossessed voluntarily?
Popularity: 213

Does a repossession remain on your credit report if you get the vehicle back?
Popularity: 212

Can a charge off become a repossession?
Popularity: 212

What are the repossession laws in Texas?
Popularity: 211

What is the average cost to repossess a car?
Popularity: 207

Are there limits on the storage fees repossession agents can charge?
Popularity: 207

Can you let the bank repossess one of your cars?
Popularity: 207

If you voluntarily give your car back to bank can they garnish your wages or put a lien on your home?
Popularity: 205

Can the city repossess your car for parking tickets and keep it?
Popularity: 205

What if the bank didn't try to sell your car for fair market value?
Popularity: 203

How soon can a car be repossessed?
Popularity: 202

Can a repo man drive over your property to repossess a car?
Popularity: 200

Does law enforcement know if a car wanted for repossession?
Popularity: 200

How can you regain ownership of a repossessed vehicle?
Popularity: 200

Is there anything you can do if your repossessed car was auctioned for too little money?
Popularity: 199

Is it best for your credit to let a jointly-owned car be repossessed?
Popularity: 196

Which is better repossession or bankruptcy?
Popularity: 193

Can they repossess your car if you've paid for 70 percent of it?
Popularity: 193

If they repossess your car can they also take your home?
Popularity: 188

How do you become a repossession agent in Florida?
Popularity: 184

How do you find out if a car you want to buy is being repossessed?
Popularity: 180

What legal qualifications or licenses are required to become a vehicle repossession agent?
Popularity: 159

Would a bank lie about having your car repossessed?
Popularity: 159




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