10/20/2025
A well-timed filing of a **Chapter 13 bankruptcy** can be a powerful tool to immediately **stop a vehicle repossession!** 🚨 The "automatic stay" comes into effect the moment you file, legally halting creditors—including the lender trying to take your car.
Chapter 13 then allows you to:
1. **Cure past-due payments** over a 3-to-5-year repayment plan.
2. Potentially **"cram down"** the loan balance or interest rate, depending on when you bought the car and its value.
It offers a real chance to keep your vehicle and reorganize your finances! Contact the Debt Relief Legal Clinic in San Diego for specific advice. 877-663-3287