Most people cannot afford to purchase a vehicle with their own savings. The sale prices of new and used vehicles have increased substantially in recent years. People rely on financing provided by a bank or a dealership to acquire a vehicle. That typically means that...
Can I hide my car to prevent a repossession?
If you have defaulted on your car loan payment, then try and contact the loan company and make that payment straight away. If, however, the reason you have not paid is that you don’t have the money, then you might have to face the reality of seeing your vehicle...
Minnesota motor vehicle repossession: What is and is not allowed?
The wrongful repossession of a motor vehicle can feel like a violation against your person and dignity. Worse, since the average person does not know what constitutes a wrongful repossession, most fail to seek a remedy. Below, you can find out what agents may do and...
How common are vehicle repossessions?
A lot of car owners depend on their vehicles for everything. They use it to get to work, take the children to school, do the shopping, travel to see relatives and so much more. Thus, losing your vehicle could be devastating. Unfortunately, that is what could happen if...
How vehicle finance companies leverage vehicle contents
Repossession is a concern for anyone who finances a vehicle purchase. Until they pay off the vehicle loan in full, the lender could reclaim the property as the collateral for the loan. People sometimes wake up in the morning to find their vehicle missing from their...
What should you know about vehicle repossessions?
Many people need a vehicle to get around, especially when public transport is lacking in their area. Unfortunately, buying one is expensive and usually requires taking out a vehicle loan. Most people enter a vehicle loan with the ability to make require payments;...
Why would the lender wrongly repo your car?
Imagine that you hear the sound of a truck outside, and you look out to see your car being repossessed from the street in front of your house. You can’t believe it. You’ve heard about repossessions on television, but you never thought it would happen to you. As far as...
Can I get my repossessed car back?
If you have lost your car due to a repossession you consider unfair, then you might wonder if there is anything you can do, or if that is the last you will see of the vehicle. Firstly, you need to remember that fair is a subjective term. The lender that took the car...
How wrongful repossession harms a vehicle’s owner
Vehicle loans are a form of secured financing. The car or truck that someone purchases serves as collateral property for the loan. If they default on their payments, the lender can reclaim the vehicle as a means of recouping what the company has invested. In some...
What to know about hiding a car to avoid repossession
If your car is in danger of being repossessed in Minnesota, you may be considering hiding it to avoid the process. Hiding a car does not mean that the repo man will never find it – they are very good at their job and have many resources. However, you may think it can...