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what happens if they sell my repossessed car for less than i owe

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What "deficiency" means

If your car is repossessed and sold, the sale price often does not cover what you owe. The gap between the sale price and your loan balance, plus costs, is called a deficiency. You may still owe this amount after the car is gone.

Notice before the sale

Florida law says the lender must send you notice before selling a repossessed car (Fla. Stat. 679.611 · 679.614). This notice should come before the sale, not after.

Repossession without a court order

In Florida, a lender may repossess your car after you default, without going to court first. But the lender may not breach the peace while doing it (Fla. Stat. 679.609). This is general information, not legal advice — confirm your situation with a professional.

What you may still owe

After the sale, you may owe the difference between what the car sold for and what you owed, plus any costs the lender adds. Ask the lender for a full written breakdown of the sale price, the balance before the sale, and the costs added.

Add-ons like GAP insurance

If you had GAP insurance, an extended warranty, or other add-ons on the loan, these can often be cancelled for a prorated refund. Ask your lender in writing.

What to do next

Car Loan Check reads the numbers from your own statement or contract — balance, rate, payment, months left — and shows the math on interest, extra payments, and refinance scenarios. It does not know how Florida deficiency law applies to your specific case; for that, talk with a nonprofit credit counselor (NFCC — find a counselor) or a professional. Nothing you type is stored.

Car Loan Check does arithmetic on the numbers you type and can be wrong. It is not financial or legal advice. Talk with a credit union or a nonprofit credit counselor before you decide. Rates in any scenario are illustrations, not offers.

Car Loan Check shows loan math and explains Florida law in plain language; it can be wrong, and it is not financial or legal advice. Rates in scenarios are illustrations, not offers. For repossession or a deficiency claim, contact Florida legal aid (floridalawhelp.org). Nothing you paste is stored.