- You must make an appointment to retrieve your personal property. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Pursuant to Florida state statute 493.6404, the agency is legally obligated to inventory and securely store personal property for up to 45 days.
- There are costs associated with inventorying and storing personal property while it is in their possession.
- The agency has a contractual obligation to thoroughly process the vehicle post-repossession, which includes various inspections and paperwork. They require at least a 24-hour notice to process the vehicle for redemption.
- Contact your finance company to decide for vehicle redemption. If you only need to retrieve personal property, schedule an appointment on the agency's website.
Why are your business hours listed differently from appointment hours?
- Appointment times are adjusted to allow enough time for paperwork processing.
- For safety reasons, agents avoid contact during repossession.
- Liability and legal requirements mandate that the agency performs an inventory and stores belongings for 45 days.
- State-licensed recovery agents use lockout tools to gain access.
- Documents containing Non-Public Information (NPI) are stored separately and destroyed after 45 days if not redeemed.
- If attached to the vehicle, aftermarket products remain on the vehicle.
- Personal property is stored in a secure area with limited access and surveillance.
How long does my vehicle stay on your lot?
- The finance company determines when the vehicle leaves the lot.
- No, all redemption must be done at their facility with a valid ID.
- Valid state/government-issued IDs are accepted; school/work IDs are not.
- Yes, with a signed authorization form and a copy of your ID.
- Generally, vehicles are released only to the customer unless otherwise specified by the finance company.
- We take payments thru Zelle and Cash App.
- Contact your finance company to ensure your name is on the release.
- They will accommodate, but there might be a wait.
- Call the office for further instructions if you have urgent items in your car.
- Reach out to your finance company for copies of signed documents.
- Once your appointment is confirmed, they'll send you the address.
- Vehicles can take up to 24 hours to process, so try scheduling again later if your VIN isn't found.
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