Is a voluntary repossession any better than a repo where they have to come get it?

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The only difference is that you supplied the vehicle to them, other than that, this repo will effect your credit for a very long time. You won't be able to purchase another car without a cosignor and pay very high interest rates. The loan balance on the repo is your responsibility, as well, the loan didn't end just because you gave the car back. The car will go to auction, it will be sold for pennies on the dollar, the amount will be applied to your loan, the balance remaining is yours to pay.

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It is marginally better but it is still bad enough to wreck your credit score. You can file a letter with the credit bureau that explains your actions. Again, this may provide some marginal improvement but you can't remove the repo.

Good luck.

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You save a bit because you won't have to pay the costs of finding and towing the vehicle. Other than that there is no difference, it goes on your credit report as a repossession, and you still have to pay any balance due after they sell the car at auction.

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Not really, any potential future lender will see it as a sign that you aren't responsible enough to pay your bills. The contract you signed was for a set amount of money to be paid in full, not until you decided you just didn't want to pay for it anymore. And doing so is going to make your next car, if you can find a lender that will work with you, even more expensive because you are now a bigger credit risk.