Car repossessions are jumping nationwide and the reasons may surprise you. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shares what ...

Imagine it's the near future, and you've bought a new car with a self-driving mode. But hard times hit and you fall behind on loan payments – then, one day you find your car has driven itself away to ...

Unfortunately, buying a car usually requires a sizeable loan, along with regular payments that must be made on time. If you're struggling to keep up with your lender, you're not alone. According to ...

More Americans are falling behind on their car payments as 2025 comes to a close, with auto repossessions nearing levels not ...

If you miss payments on your leased car, it may be repossessed, which can be expensive and financially damaging. You can try to prevent repossession by making missed payments, contacting the leasing ...

In today’s economy, auto loan delinquencies are rising, leading to an increase in vehicle repossessions. However, many lenders fail to recognize a critical opportunity in the repossession process: ...

When an account falls into default and results in repossession, the impact extends well beyond the loss of the asset. That negative mark becomes part of the borrower’s credit history and can shape how ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) slapped Fifth Third Bank with a $20 million fine on Tuesday for allegedly forcing auto loan customers to buy unnecessary car insurance policies, and in ...

So, you missed a few car payments and now a tow truck is at your door. Don’t worry, all is not lost. Though it seems like you have no options left, there are still some things you can do to keep your ...

Each state has a different statute of limitations on car repossession debt, including auto loans, with most ranging from three to six years. After the statute of limitations has passed on your debt, ...

From the lessee's point of view, the specifics of a repossession depend primarily on 1) the terms of the contract, 2) the payment history and 3) state law. Sometimes there's a little wiggle room – a ...

A former Alabama police officer who fired more than a dozen rounds in less than two seconds and killed a Black man during a truck repossession in 2023 will have to stand trial after a judge denied him ...