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Can you get another car loan after a repossession?

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Andrew Campbell

Updated on February 17, 2026

It may also cause you to worry you won’t be able to finance a car to replace the one that’s been taken back. Securing a loan to buy a new car is possible even with a repossession on your credit report. However, you may have a hard time finding a lender. And if you do get approved, the financing can be expensive.

Can you still buy a house with a repossession?

The short answer is yes, you can still get a loan after a repossession. However, there are very few lenders who are willing to take a risk on someone with bad credit or negative marks on their credit report. Those who are willing may require you to pay higher interest rates and fees.

What happens to your credit when you get a car repossessed?

Resulting problems: In addition to losing the car, your credit will suffer, and you’ll probably owe significant fees. Repossession, whether you eventually get the car back or not, shows up on your credit reports for seven years and can lead to lower credit scores.

How is the balance on a car repossessed calculated?

This letter shows the selling price of your vehicle, and deducts that amount from the balance owed on your loan. Often charges for storage and a repossession fee are added to the balance claimed by the lender. These charges are added to the total balance owed in order to satisfy the loan.

What happens to my car if I default on my loan?

If you default on the terms of your loan agreement, the lender may choose to repossess your vehicle. They’re not required to contact you before the repossession. If your car was recently repossessed, you may be wondering what happens next. Do you still owe the payments that you missed on your loan?

When to start the repossession process after missed payment?

Although lenders may have the legal right to start the repossession process the day after a missed payment, most give customers a grace period of at least 10 days when they won’t even charge a late fee. If you’re in this situation, the time to act is now.