repossession

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In Southern California, repossession of a car whose owner is behind on loan payments is not uncommon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

In the meantime, your friend should check whether the car is even worth fixing and find out more about the repossession process.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 29, 2025

Like many of those facing repossession action the BBC has spoken to, Mr McRae said the experience was deeply "humiliating" and that his instincts were initially "to draw the curtains shut".

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

The government confirmed that all section 21 notices issued before May will stand, but it said landlords must begin court repossession proceedings by 31 July 2026.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

The Americans were thus outwitted in turn, and endeavored to get repossession of the place by force; but another company of Germans arriving, they were obliged to decamp.

From Harper's Young People, May 11, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various