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As long as it is collateral for a loan in default.

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Q: How long can a collector attempt to collect on a repo car?
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Can a repo man knock on your door when trying to repo your car that's not there?

Yes, they can knock on your and attempt to contact you. what the lastest time they can do that


How long does it take a repo man to repo a car in California?

A long time if you hide it well!


When do creditors stop sending the repo man?

Until you satisfy the debt you owe against the collateral. As long as you own the collateral and don't pay, they'll continue to attempt to repossess it.


Is it legal for the repo company to break into your car once it has been repossessed without a key?

The car is not yours, it belongs to whoever got the repo company to collect it. They can decide what happens to the car, if they instruct the repo company to break into it, then that's what will happen.


Can they repo in the middle of the night?

Yes, they can repo at anytime day or night as long as there is no breach of the peace.


How long does a paid off car repo stay on your credit report?

7 years from the date of repo.


Can repo people repo your auto from privet property otherthen yours?

Yes they can, as long as it is the correct vehicle.


What if they repo your car but you get it back but they want to charge storage fees for speakers in trunk?

You will pay the fees or you will face legal actions and more fees in the attempt to collect the debt. Your best course of action is to pay the storage fees for your personal property--the speakers--and avoid accruing greater debt.


If you do a voluntary repo and the dealership sells your car do they have any right to collect interest?

The contract called for interest as long as you had the car. IF they get a judgment for the balance owed on the contract, it will call for interest until it is paid. READ your paperwork.


How long can a buy here pay here dealer hold your car after repo?

A car dealer can hold a repo as long as he is the lien holder on the title.


Can the repo man speak to your employer about repossesing your car?

Debt collectors will use any means for information to collect their debt.


Can a repo agency contact your employer and slander your name?

yepAKA, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, nope.All a repo agency (or any other debt collector) can do is verify your employment and location. They CANNOT reveal ANY debt information (much less their intent to repo your vehicle) or even insinuate that you HAVE a debt. For more info on what a debt collector can and can't do, take a looksee at: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf If a repo agency DID slander you to your employer, please take the time to complain about them ... they have invaded your privacy and stomped on your rights!!