Since I am just an individual and the car is paid for, but, basically it's a stolen car, does my case qualify for a replevin action? 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.The sheriff has to do this. In California, a vehicle can be repossessed if the borrower fails to meet their loan obligations or fails to make insurance payments. If a car loan lender can't repossess a vehicle, it will probably get possession of the car through a process called "replevin." The writ of replevin allows law enforcement, such as the sheriff, to take possession of the property (the vehicle) and return it to you. What supporting documentation is needed?