What will happen if a writ of replevin is issued against myself for a financed vehicle that I no longer have possession of? The legal procedures for vehicle repossession?Is it necessary for the repossession company to knock on the door before entering the property? While repossession does not involve a formal process in court, replevin consists of getting the court to order the consumer to return the vehicle to the lender. A writ of replevin is a court order directing the borrower, or anyone in possession of your collateral, to turn the collateral over to local law enforcement. Plaintiff, Jim's Furniture Mart, filed a complaint in replevin seeking the return of several items of furniture purchased under a retail installment contract. In most locations, and laws do vary so it may not apply in all, repo companies will notify the police after they have repossessed the car. Actions for replevin must be filed in the state and county where the items are located. Replevin is a legal action to secure possession of personal property such as cars, boats, and artworks. 2d 412, 563 N.W.2d 543 (Ct. App.