This page will provide an overview of California's Repossession Laws and what you should know if you've fallen behind on car payments. The first step is to fill out an FTC Fraud Affidavit, from the Federal Trade Commission website.The notice must tell you the name and contact information for both the lender (the legal owner of the vehicle) and the repossession agency. This product provides you with the necessary letter(s) template for you to use in order to help remove vehicle repossessions from your credit report. California law permits cars to be repossessed after one late or missed loan payment. Cars may be repossessed after missed insurance payments as well. There is no specific regulation on the amount of the storage fee. Can they repossess my vehicle for a late payment, when I've been paying late every month? Applicable laws in the state where the vehicle was repossessed, pertaining to the repossession of the vehicle described above. The notice must also disclose the charges for storing the car and any personal effects.