Q: My vehicle was recently repossessed and I had until today I was told that my vehicle was at another car lot and I had to
Go get it from there. When I got there a man told me that my truck was not drivable but It was nothing wrong before they picked it up what can I do?
A:
In Georgia, if your vehicle was repossessed and is now claimed to be undrivable, whereas it was in good condition prior to repossession, you have the right to take action. Firstly, document the condition of the vehicle as soon as possible. Take photos or videos to capture any visible damage or issues that indicate it is not drivable.
Next, contact the repossession agency and the lender to report the condition of the vehicle. It's important to communicate in writing, such as through email or certified mail, to create a record of your communications.
The repossession company is generally liable for any damage caused to your vehicle during the repossession process. If the repossession company or the lender does not acknowledge the damage or refuses to address the issue, you may need to consider legal action.
Consulting with an attorney can be helpful. They can advise you on your rights and the best course of action, including potentially filing a lawsuit for damages if necessary. It's important to act promptly and keep records of all communications and evidence related to the condition of your vehicle.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
