If your car is repossessed do you still have to pay for it?

In most states, you have to pay off the entire loan to get your car back after repossession, called "redeeming" the car. The balance you would need to pay to redeem the vehicle might include extra fees and charges, including repossession and storage fees, and even attorneys' fees.

1. Do you still have to pay for a repossessed car?
2. Do you still owe after a repossession?
3. What happens if I don't pay repossession?
4. What happens if you don't pay a car loan after repossession?
5. How do you get a repossession fee waived?
6. How much is a repo fee?
7. What happens if they never repo your car?
8. Can you negotiate a repossession?
9. How do I park my car to avoid repossession?
10. What happens if you owe money on a repossessed car?
11. Can you get your car back after its repossessed?
12. Can you be sued for a voluntary repossession?
13. Is there a repo list?
14. What is voluntary repossession of a car?
15. What is a certificate of repossession?

Do you still have to pay for a repossessed car?

Giving Your Car Back Voluntarily:

Doing so is called voluntary repossession. The main benefit is that you don't have to reimburse the lender for the costs of repossessing the car. However you may still have to pay the lender for the costs of storing and selling it.

Do you still owe after a repossession?

If your car or other property is repossessed, you might still owe the lender money on the contract. The amount you owe is called the "deficiency" or "deficiency balance."

What happens if I don't pay repossession?

If you stop paying, the lender can reclaim the property. It may choose to sue and get a judgment against you, but it's not required as long as the repossession is peaceful.

What happens if you don't pay a car loan after repossession?

If you don't pay, the lender can sue you. If you don't have a defense to the deficiency, the lender will get a judgment against you. Once the lender has a judgment, it can use various methods to collect it, including garnishing your wages or taking funds from your bank account.

How do you get a repossession fee waived?

You may give the vehicle back to the lender. This is called a voluntary repossession. Not only can it save you the repossession fee, the lender may also agree to waive the deficiency balance and not report it as a repossession on your credit report.

How much is a repo fee?

A $15.00 fee may be charged by that department. A storage facility (repossession agency) may not release the vehicle, until the registered owner provides proof of payment of the $15.00 fee to the Law Enforcement Agency. The Repo Company requires the ORIGINAL receipt.

What happens if they never repo your car?

WHAT IF THE LENDER DOESN'T REPOSSESS YOUR CAR? This means that: You are stuck with it – if the lender doesn't come to pick up the car. You can't sell it – because the lender still has the lien, and selling it would be committing a theft.

Can you negotiate a repossession?

Lenders are more likely to negotiate if you are up front about your situation and contact them as early as possible. Otherwise they may suspect that you are trying to defraud them. Repossessing a car is a last resort for lenders and often loses them money so they are normally willing to negotiate.

How do I park my car to avoid repossession?

Keep your car in your garage.

If you keep your car in a private garage, it will not be repossessed. Just be aware that a trip to Wal-Mart, your work parking lot, or any other public space could give the repo man the window he needs for repossessions. They will watch your house, and they will follow you wherever you go.

What happens if you owe money on a repossessed car?

Repossessions and Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Your personal liability on unsecured AND secured debt will be gone. If you owe money on your repossessed car, this debt will be discharged with the rest of your unsecured debts. It doesn't matter if the repossession happened before or after filing for bankruptcy.

Can you get your car back after its repossessed?

Often, a bank or repossession company will let you get your car back if you pay back the loan in full, along with all the repossession costs, before it's sold at auction. You can sometimes reinstate the loan and work out a new payment plan, too.

Can you be sued for a voluntary repossession?

Your lender can repossess your car if you don't make payments. You may choose to surrender your car voluntarily instead. Your car will be sold at auction and you'll be liable for the deficiency. You may face a collection lawsuit and wage garnishment for the deficiency.

Is there a repo list?

Generally, the list of cars any given lender intends to repossess is not released to the public. However, you can find out if your car is up for repossession by checking in with your specific lender. They will have detailed information about your loan's status.

What is voluntary repossession of a car?

When you know you can't afford your car anymore and the repo man is closing in, you have the option of doing what's called a “voluntary repossession” or “voluntary surrender.” You take your vehicle back to your lender or dealership before it's taken from you.

What is a certificate of repossession?

A repossession affidavit is a legal statement filed with a department of motor vehicles when a lender repossesses a car. ... The repossession affidavit also entitles the lender to receive a new certificate of title without the borrower's name on it, allowing the lender to sell the car to cover the cost of the loan.