Billings City Council candidate explains felony record (Montanaforum.com)
In 1991, Michael Erickson tried to sell a Corvette on commission through a business he owned in the Flathead Valley. The next year he pleaded guilty to felony theft of that vehicle.

Vin Number Theft A Growing Problem By Ken Amaro First Coast News (First Coast News)
The parking lot and copying your VIN number. Before selling it. A growing problem. Had stolen VINs. According to car fax, among the most likely targets are the Nissan Pathfinder, the Cadillac Escalade and the Toyota Front runner.

CONSUMER WATCH: Government auctions are legitimate, but be prepared (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Have you seen a solicitation like this lately? "Get the bargain of a lifetime on government-seized cars, trucks, boats, aircraft, cameras, jewelry, tools, recreational and athletic equipment, china, antiques, houses, ranches and electronics.

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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