Repossessions: What happens after the
car is taken?
California law requires that
the consumer be sent a notice either by personal service or by certified
mail. It must be sent or delivered to the consumer within 60 days of
the repossession. It is called a Notice of Intent to Dispose of Vehicle.
Done properly, it informs the consumer how much is owed, how much it
will cost get the car back, where to go to get the car back, and important
information that is vital to protect your rights and preserve any defenses
you have to a claim by the lender to a deficiency judgment. This document,
like all your papers, is very important. If you receive one, be sure
to save it.