 TITLE: How Can I Stop My Car From Being Repossessed? CONTENT: What Are Your Rights When It Comes to Repossession?\n---------------------------------------------------\nMost states allow a lender to seize a vehicle at any time without notice, as long as it doesn't do it forcibly, through the threat of force or by removing it from a closed garage without permission.\nSome states require lenders to give you the time and place of the auction where they plan to sell the vehicle, so you can potentially buy it back. Depending on where you live, you may also have the right to reinstate your auto loan by getting caught up on past-due payments and paying the lender's repossession fees.\nMake sure you understand your rights in your state when it comes to vehicle repossession. If a lender or the company it hires to complete the seizure violates your rights, the lender may be required to pay a penalty and compensate you for property damage or bodily injury. It may also work in your favor as a legal defense if the lender tries to sue you for the deficiency amount. END