Once your vehicle is repossessed, it can be hard to get it back right away, let alone on the same day. However, there are processes in place to get your car back after a repossession.

If you know you're about to face a repossession, you could voluntarily surrender your vehicle and save some cash. We cover when it's a good idea to surrender your car, and the benefits of doing so if it's only a matter of time before the repo man comes.

Getting your car repossessed can be overwhelming, but we're here to give you seven steps to take during and after a repo to help the process go a little smoother.

How long it takes between loan default and when your car gets repossessed depends on the policies of your lender and the language in your auto loan contract. If you feel like you're only staying one step ahead of the repo man, you have some options.

After a car repossession, your auto loan options may be limited. However, it's not impossible to get into another car loan if you work with the right lender. You can even work to repair your credit score with an auto loan.

Repossessions can stay on your credit reports for a while. We cover what auto loan options to explore after a repo, and if it's possible to remove that negative mark from your credit reports.

A dealership can't take your tax refund before it's issued to you. Besides, it'd be the auto lender that would try to do this. However, if you default on your car loan, your tax refund that's cashed could be at risk.

Your car can be repossessed if you don't make your payments on your auto loan. We go over the repossession process and list some tips you can use to avoid a repo.

Having more than one repossession on your credit reports can make it hard to get approved for a car loan in the future, but it isn't impossible.

Locating your car after a repossession means getting in touch with your lender. There's a lot that goes into an auto repossession, but we're here to walk you through what happens and how to get your vehicle back.