Under Arizona law, your creditor doesn't have to notify you before repossessing your vehicle. The Phoenix Police Department can release your vehicle once all requirements have been satisfied pursuant to state law.Contact the company which holds your lien as soon as possible. You should be able to notify the DMV either on line or in person at a local office. The repossession and deficiency will be reported to your credit history and will damage your credit for approximately seven years. Participating dealers offer bad credit car finance, as well as auto financing, for first time car buyers. Start your credit approval today! I got a job, got my car back. A few months later I check my credit, and on my way to to fix it. Flagship Credit helps non-prime auto shoppers obtain financing.