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Does a credit company have to notify co signer before they seize car?

In the United States, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) requires that creditors take certain steps before they can seize a co-signer's car. These steps include:

* Sending a written notice to the co-signer that they are in default on the loan.

* Providing the co-signer with the opportunity to cure the default.

* Sending a second written notice to the co-signer that the car will be seized if the default is not cured.

If the co-signer does not cure the default within the specified time frame, the creditor can then seize the car. However, the creditor must still follow certain procedures when seizing the car, such as:

* Giving the co-signer at least 10 days' notice of the seizure.

* Providing the co-signer with the opportunity to inspect the car before it is seized.

* Allowing the co-signer to redeem the car by paying the outstanding debt.

If the creditor fails to follow these procedures, the co-signer may be able to sue the creditor for damages.