Voluntary Repossessions of Motor Vehicles

Consumers sometimes consider voluntary repossessions or surrenders of their vehicles when they are unable to meet their payment obligations under their car notes or loans. A voluntary surrender occurs when the consumer contacts the finance company or lender and makes arrangements to turn over the vehicle. The creditor then may send a repossession company to…

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Denial of The Right to Reinstate

An earlier post details the two rights a California consumer generally has to get his or her car back following repossession or voluntary surrender of a car. To recap, the first right is to “reinstate” the car loan by paying all amounts past due, plus any applicable delinquency charges, collection and repossession costs. The second…

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Your Rights Following A Car Repossession

In California, a consumer generally has two rights following a car repossession. The first right is to “reinstate” the contract by paying all amounts past due, plus any applicable delinquency charges, collection and repossession costs. Depending on the basis for the repossession, the consumer may be required to satisfy any liens or encumberances on the…

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