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What if you afford the car and it gets repossessed?

If you've afforded the car (meaning you've made all your payments on time and in full), and it gets repossessed, something is seriously wrong. Repossession only happens when you're in default on your loan – meaning you've missed payments or otherwise violated the terms of your loan agreement.

Therefore, if you've genuinely afforded the car and it's repossessed, you need to immediately take the following steps:

* Contact the lender immediately: Don't wait. Find out *why* your car was repossessed. There's been a serious mistake. Get documentation proving your payments.

* Review your loan agreement: Carefully check the terms and conditions. Was there a clause you inadvertently violated?

* Gather your payment proof: Collect bank statements, payment confirmations, and any other evidence demonstrating you made your payments.

* Dispute the repossession: Document everything and formally dispute the repossession with the lender and possibly the repossession agency. If necessary, involve a lawyer specializing in consumer rights or debt collection.

* Consider legal action: If the lender refuses to return your car after you've proven your payments, you'll need legal representation to recover your vehicle and possibly pursue damages.

In short, a repossession while being current on payments is extremely unusual and likely due to a significant error or fraud. Acting quickly and decisively is crucial to resolving this issue.