Car repossessions went up 43% over two years as high prices squeeze Americans. Here's what to do if you're at risk

As vehicle prices have risen, amid elevated interest rates and high living costs, so too have repossessions in recent years.
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More people behind on car payments, many surrender cars before they get repossessed

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — High prices, expensive housing and recent job losses are pushing more Americans into financial hardship, and now another sign of strain: more people are falling behind on their ...
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Auto repossessions surge as car costs continue to climb

ATLANTA — More Americans are falling behind on their car payments as 2025 comes to a close, with auto repossessions nearing levels not seen since the Great Recession. WSB consumer expert Clark Howard ...

Is it legal for a creditor to garnish wages after a car repossession in Texas?

A repossession agent—commonly called “the repo man,” and hired by the creditor to recover the property—may enter your ...

Car repossessions went up 43% over two years as high prices squeeze Americans. Here's what you can do if you're at risk

Tight household budgets are pushing drivers toward financial strain.