When you default on a secured loan, like by not making your car payments, the lender can take the vehicle (the collateral) from you. Taking the collateral is called "repossession." Repossessions are usually "self-help," which means the creditor takes the item without getting a court order ahead of time. How Does Repossession Work? More @Wikipedia
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