SI Flashback: Second Chance (Sports Illustrated)
Flack he got. Only it wasn't Roberta. Roberta Flack didn't sing for Mike Tyson, because the all-star parade planned for Tyson was canceled. On account of he's a convicted rapist, recently paroled. And the idea of celebrating his release -- well, it drew some flack. So instead of being paraded, the former heavyweight champion of the world was discreetly "saluted" last week in the hazy heat of

A Son's Errand, Gunshots and the Quest for a Killer (Los Angeles Times via Yahoo! News)
Los Angeles homicide Det. John Zambos stood at 101st and Figueroa, peering into a green Chevrolet Suburban with silver rims.

A Son's Errand, Gunshots and the Quest for a Killer (KTLA 5)
Los Angeles homicide Det. John Zambos stood at 101st and Figueroa, peering into a green Chevrolet Suburban with silver rims. In the driver's seat was a man wearing dark blue work pants, a gray Southpole sweatshirt and a sequined earring. His head was tilted back, mouth ajar.

How can you find out if a car in on a repossession list? Is there a website to enter the VIN number or an agency to call? : Auto repossession
The best way to find out is to call your financial institution and ask them. Ask them how much time you have left before you are required to relinquish the vehicle because you are in the process of getting the money together. More than likely they... (Submitted by Jack Scotty)

How do I notify an auto repo. agency that I think somebody has a car they might be looking for? : Auto repossession
You could probably talk to the actual agent if you see him/her staking out the address of the individual with the car in question. Overall I think that the tough part would be to determine which agency is assigned to the case but if you happen to... (Submitted by Jack Scotty)

Do finance companies or banks pay for information to find vehicles that are being hidden to avoid repossession? : Auto repossession
No they dont. Banks will hire a recovery agent or a skip tracer to find the vehicle. Sometimes the recovery agent (or repo man) will pay a finder's fee or offer a reward if they are given information that leads to the recovery of the hidden... (Submitted by Jack Scotty)

If the bank notifies you of repossession and you park the car for pick up but they never come, what do you do? : Auto repossession
First, you should try to sell the car to pay off the bank. Otherwise, drive it until the wheels fall off. (Submitted by Lilya411)

About how long does it take for a car to be repossessed from the time the lender makes the request? : Auto repossession
Usually lenders won't repossess until the customer is at lease 30days late. Some banks will let a customer go even longer, expecially if the customer is out of state. Note that every bank is different, and the better relationship you have with... (Submitted by drea1011)

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