 TITLE: Can You Buy a Car With a Repossession on Your Credit Report? CONTENT: Monitor Your Credit After a Repossession\n----------------------------------------\nIf your vehicle has been repossessed, your credit score will likely take a sizable hit. But while those negative items will remain on your credit report for several years, their influence will diminish over time, especially if you develop and maintain a positive credit history going forward.\nAs part of that endeavor, monitor your credit regularly to keep track of your score and how different actions affect it. Also, request a copy of your credit report and read through it to pinpoint other areas you may be able to address to improve your credit situation.\nCredit score recovery after a repossession can take time, but it can not only make it possible to improve your chances of getting approved for an auto loan in the future but also make it easier to qualify for favorable terms. END