didnt read the article but love the idea of the headline :)

don't they keep doing show's with repo guys going on about the big ass pistol, or sawed off shotguns they're always sayng they carry?

/assuming this was in the US

"Blanks do the job too."

/name the film
//win a prize

The Becks [repo men] face charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct, police said.

The law usually says you can only repo a car without a sheriff present if you can do so without a breach of the peace. Gunfire in a city is a breach of the peace.

Fate of the plate of shrimp still undetermined.

Wow, an overly aggressive douchebag with an SUV and a gun? Unpossible!

He put up 30 grand for bail but had his SUV repoed?

Am I the only one who think this is odd?

Creoena: He put up 30 grand for bail but had his SUV repoed?

Am I the only one who think this is odd?

It was probably an Escalade.

TiltedKilt: Blanks do the job too

BTW..this is repo man

/What do I win?

Has anyone made any Repo Man references yet?

Creoena: He put up 30 grand for bail but had his SUV repoed?

Am I the only one who think this is odd?

Bail bonds, chief.

Guns are used for protection! (Aginst revinooers)

TeddyRooseveltsMustache: Creoena: He put up 30 grand for bail but had his SUV repoed?

Am I the only one who think this is odd?

It was probably an Escalade.

3 grand.

Creoena: He put up 30 grand for bail but had his SUV repoed?

Am I the only one who think this is odd?

If he went through a bond agency, they usually only charge 10 percent (according to TV!).

I saw a repo tv show at the local bar the other day, where these rednecks try to repossess vehicles and then get into obviously fake altercations with the alleged owners. The show was so ridiculous and scripted I had to keep watching. That, and the bartender had the remote control. It was almost Reno 911 of the repo world.

Aren't repo men pretty tough? And don't they usually carry weapons? I personally wouldn't mess with one.

/I would, however, hide from one
//and have

When they came a repoed my car week before last, I actually thanked them. Since my crappy horrible former employer cut me and kept lower paid morons last August, I have been stressed on how to pay the payment. Instead, I took my income tax and some of my savings and bought myself a nice little volvo stationwagon. No more financing for me ever. My grandfather who was 18 when the depression hit told me two things:

1) Keep your money in different banks. Even the government won't be able to cover everyone for the next depression.

2) Finance your house, everything else pay cash. If you cant pay cash you do not need it.

He died in 1988. I guess it only took 20 years for what he said to sink in. Words to live by now.

Satanic_Hamster: Creoena: He put up 30 grand for bail but had his SUV repoed?

Am I the only one who think this is odd?

If he went through a bond agency, they usually only charge 10 percent (according to TV!).

Some only charge 5% now and you can make payments. Don't ask me how I know that.

titwrench: Some only charge 5% now and you can make payments. Don't ask me how I know that.

Okay, I won't....

but can you meet me outside in a few minutes?

Don't want your SUV repossessed? Shoot out the tires of the tow truck
Don't buy one

FTFY

...pending a preliminary hearing on a charge of discharging a firearm into an occupied structure and reckless endangerment

So shooting tires is legally the same as shooting randomly into a building? On another episode of Darryl, IROC-Z Hunter

Satanic_Hamster 2009-02-07 06:54:06 PM
Creoena: He put up 30 grand for bail but had his SUV repoed?

Am I the only one who think this is odd?

If he went through a bond agency, they usually only charge 10 percent (according to TV!).

If the bail is fairly low they'll actually charge more than 10%. I had a $500 bail for a misdemeanor a&b resulting from a fist fight. I didn't have $500. The bail bondman charged by about $200 which is 40%. The bond was actually lower than the fines which totalled $300.

Two things the Judge taught me:

It's cheaper to lose a fight than it is to win one.

Just because some guy needs his ass kicked doesn't mean it has to be you doing it.

I don't know much about repo men, but any horrible fate that befalls a tow truck driver is probably too good for them.

berylman: So shooting tires is legally the same as shooting randomly into a building? On another episode of Darryl, IROC-Z Hunter

Um...I'm guessing there were other houses on the other side of that tow truck....just maybe.

Robo Beat: Creoena: He put up 30 grand for bail but had his SUV repoed?

Am I the only one who think this is odd?

Bail bonds, chief.

I wonder if he used the SUV as collateral.

Theological Farker: titwrench: Some only charge 5% now and you can make payments. Don't ask me how I know that.

Okay, I won't....

but can you meet me outside in a few minutes?

Oh no, I'm not falling for that again.

titwrench: Oh no, I'm not falling for that again.

What? Just something my, um, friend wanted me to ask you about....

/yeah, that's it.

Theological Farker: Um...I'm guessing there were other houses on the other side of that tow truck....just maybe.

Update: According the Arizona Bar, a "structure" includes vehicles.

/IANAL & YMMV

Repo man was a strange flick.

Shooting out the tires on the truck? He should have shot the repo man for stealing his property.

Its Legal! (new window)

MemphisSlacker: When they came a repoed my car week before last, I actually thanked them... and bought myself a nice little volvo stationwagon. No more financing for me ever.

I'm not sure about the wisdom of getting repo'd, but great move owning your car outright.
When we needed a third car, I bought this for $2800:


2001 Police Interceptor, 90K miles on it, and it runs great... you can't beat it.

ZAZ: The Becks [repo men] face charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct, police said.

The law usually says you can only repo a car without a sheriff present if you can do so without a breach of the peace. Gunfire in a city is a breach of the peace.

This. I believe you can actually just climb in the car being repossessed. Then, whoever is trying to repo the vehicle HAS to leave you alone. Continuing to repo the vehicle is a per se breach of the peace, no gunfire needed.

/i am not a lawyer
//this is not legal advice

dionada: Aren't repo men pretty tough? And don't they usually carry weapons? I personally wouldn't mess with one.

/I would, however, hide from one
//and have

It sure makes their job easier, to have you believe that. Nonetheless, you don't need to hide, and they need to STFU and GTFO of your property if you tell them to.

/not a lawyer
//not legal advice

There are so many unanswered questions in this story. Did he get to keep his SUV?

If I serve on that jury, I will vote to acquit.

Creoena: BTW..this is repo man

/What do I win?

A plate o' shrimp and a beer, of course.

Laz Long: I wonder if he used the SUV as collateral.

Don't you have to own something to use it as collateral?

InteriorDesignNinja: It sure makes their job easier, to have you believe that. Nonetheless, you don't need to hide, and they need to STFU and GTFO of your property if you tell them to.

O rly?

In retrospect, taking that sh*tty Neon off my hands would have probably been a blessing, credit hit notwithstanding.

Strange related story here.

Im a landlord and I live in one of my rental properties with 7 other units in the same building and 10 more next door, with a couple of parking lots in back.

Now when I go shooting at the range I check my rifles and sidearms for loaded condition before I pack them for the ride home, but im a bit paranoid so I check them again when I get home before I take them inside. Sometimes if Im busy they will be locked in the bed of my avalanche until I have time to carry them all inside.

This one evening I was parked at the back of the lot and it had gotten quite late before I was done with property related BS. I was checking my rifle bags for loaded magazines when I noticed a tow truck pulling into the lot with no lights on. I was behind my avalanche and he probably couldn't see me so he kept coming and stopped behind one of my tenants cars.

So obviously i'm thinking repo guy by now and I'm done checking my stuff and its cold out so i'm wanting to go inside. But I have this one shotgun that I did not have a case for yet. Its a Saiga 12 with a pistol grip and it takes 12 round clips that are about a foot long and a drum magazine. Because of the size of the drum I had been transporting it clipped to the gun.

So anyway to hasten the end of the story I ran out of patience about the time he was backing up to the car he wanted to repo and I walked out into the light carrying a rifle bag over my shoulder and the Saiga in my hand. My pistols were in their holsters....which are part of a tactical vest that also holds all my spare magazines for the sidearms. The vest is easiest to transport when you are wearing it......

So picture big old me wearing a black vest with 2 pistols sticking out of it, covered in mag pouches, carrying a big ass AK rifle with a drum magazine and a long rifle bag. (I promise you im not a survivalist nut, I just enjoy shooting)

He didn't even get out of the cab, just put his lights on and left quickly.

For reference he got the car three days later at my tenants job. poor gal.

Should have just tried to let the air out of his tire. If the driver tried to physically interfere, you could sue him for some kind of assault. If he pulls a gun, he's brandishing and coercing. Letting the air out is just vandalism. Hahah.

dionada: Laz Long: I wonder if he used the SUV as collateral.

Don't you have to own something to use it as collateral?

InteriorDesignNinja: It sure makes their job easier, to have you believe that. Nonetheless, you don't need to hide, and they need to STFU and GTFO of your property if you tell them to.

O rly?

In retrospect, taking that sh*tty Neon off my hands would have probably been a blessing, credit hit notwithstanding.

Fair enough. That's actually a pretty zen way to look at it. Some battles aren't worth fighting, i guess.

Don't Tase Me Bro: 2001 Police Interceptor, 90K miles on it, and it runs great... you can't beat it.

Used police cars are pretty nice...until you have to replace something in them...have you priced the replacement parts? Because they are heavy duty, expect to pay 2-4 times as much for them. Old neighbor had one of the Caprice's at one time - normally, alternator was about $200 - for one that went into a cruiser? $950. But if you can keep it running, not a bad deal. What kind of mileage does it get?

archichris: Strange related story here.

Im a landlord and I live in one of my rental properties with 7 other units in the same building and 10 more next door, with a couple of parking lots in back.

Now when I go shooting at the range I check my rifles and sidearms for loaded condition before I pack them for the ride home, but im a bit paranoid so I check them again when I get home before I take them inside. Sometimes if Im busy they will be locked in the bed of my avalanche until I have time to carry them all inside.

This one evening I was parked at the back of the lot and it had gotten quite late before I was done with property related BS. I was checking my rifle bags for loaded magazines when I noticed a tow truck pulling into the lot with no lights on. I was behind my avalanche and he probably couldn't see me so he kept coming and stopped behind one of my tenants cars.

So obviously i'm thinking repo guy by now and I'm done checking my stuff and its cold out so i'm wanting to go inside. But I have this one shotgun that I did not have a case for yet. Its a Saiga 12 with a pistol grip and it takes 12 round clips that are about a foot long and a drum magazine. Because of the size of the drum I had been transporting it clipped to the gun.

So anyway to hasten the end of the story I ran out of patience about the time he was backing up to the car he wanted to repo and I walked out into the light carrying a rifle bag over my shoulder and the Saiga in my hand. My pistols were in their holsters....which are part of a tactical vest that also holds all my spare magazines for the sidearms. The vest is easiest to transport when you are wearing it......

So picture big old me wearing a black vest with 2 pistols sticking out of it, covered in mag pouches, carrying a big ass AK rifle with a drum magazine and a long rifle bag. (I promise you im not a survivalist nut, I just enjoy shooting)

He didn't even get out of the cab, just put his lights on and left quickly.

For reference he got the car three days later at my tenants job. poor gal.

NOTE TO SELF: PAY RENT ON TIME

archichris: Strange related story here.

Im a landlord and I live in one of my rental properties with 7 other units in the same building and 10 more next door, with a couple of parking lots in back.

Now when I go shooting at the range I check my rifles and sidearms for loaded condition before I pack them for the ride home, but im a bit paranoid so I check them again when I get home before I take them inside. Sometimes if Im busy they will be locked in the bed of my avalanche until I have time to carry them all inside.

This one evening I was parked at the back of the lot and it had gotten quite late before I was done with property related BS. I was checking my rifle bags for loaded magazines when I noticed a tow truck pulling into the lot with no lights on. I was behind my avalanche and he probably couldn't see me so he kept coming and stopped behind one of my tenants cars.

So obviously i'm thinking repo guy by now and I'm done checking my stuff and its cold out so i'm wanting to go inside. But I have this one shotgun that I did not have a case for yet. Its a Saiga 12 with a pistol grip and it takes 12 round clips that are about a foot long and a drum magazine. Because of the size of the drum I had been transporting it clipped to the gun.

So anyway to hasten the end of the story I ran out of patience about the time he was backing up to the car he wanted to repo and I walked out into the light carrying a rifle bag over my shoulder and the Saiga in my hand. My pistols were in their holsters....which are part of a tactical vest that also holds all my spare magazines for the sidearms. The vest is easiest to transport when you are wearing it......

So picture big old me wearing a black vest with 2 pistols sticking out of it, covered in mag pouches, carrying a big ass AK rifle with a drum magazine and a long rifle bag. (I promise you im not a survivalist nut, I just enjoy shooting)

He didn't even get out of the cab, just put his lights on and left quickly.

For reference he got the car three days later at my tenants job. poor gal.

Why would you approach a potentially dangerous situation with an arsenal of unloaded guns?

Endrick: Shooting out the tires on the truck? He should have shot the repo man for stealing his property.

Uh, no. Firstly, if he is in default on his sales/lease contract, he is in forfeit of his ownership rights. Many states -- I'm not sure about PA -- require a "cure" letter from the leinholder indicating that they intend to repossess a vehicle if the default has not been rectified within a certain time frame.

As for the Becks getting charged, they should have left as soon as the dude pulled the gun or offered any resistance. It's not trespassing attempting a legal repossession unless a) they had to breach a gate or fence or b) the property owner ordered them away and they did not comply. The average commission for repossessing a vehicle is $300-$500, so it's not worth putting yourself in harm's way or getting arrested. It's better to have the lienholder apply for a writ of replevin and let that jackass try to shoot the tires from under a constable or sheriff's car.

/IANAL

Operation Repo (new window)

/Pretty sure you can't do most of this stuff as a repo man IRL
//Never seen a repo in person before, I avoid ghetto areas

2001 Police Interceptor, 90K miles on it, and it runs great... you can't beat it.

Gimme a ball bat, 10 seconds and I'll bet ya $20,000 I can prove ya wrong.

/~(c:

Don't Tase Me Bro: MemphisSlacker: When they came a repoed my car week before last, I actually thanked them... and bought myself a nice little volvo stationwagon. No more financing for me ever.

I'm not sure about the wisdom of getting repo'd, but great move owning your car outright.
When we needed a third car, I bought this for $2800:


2001 Police Interceptor, 90K miles on it, and it runs great... you can't beat it.

needs a new cigarette lighter

A buddy of mine had his truck repo'd about six months ago. The motor blew up and he just stopped making the payments. It was left in the parking lot of the ghetto apt. complex he lives at for about 3 months before the repo man came. Somebody shot out the windows and stole the rims off it. It was up on blocks and the the repo man just dragged it onto a flatbed. They said it would be sold at auction and he would still be responsible for the remaining balance of the loan minus whatever it sold for.

That was six months ago. He still hasn't heard from them. I guess it's not easy to sell a truck with a blown motor, no wheels, and all the windows shot out. Even at auction.

I hate people who talk shiat about repo men or cheer every time a story like this hits. Don't want to get your shiat repo'd? Then pay for it. Simple as farking that. Especially since almost all reputable loan companies are more than willing to negotiate late/partial payment plans.

I used to repo cars, and I'd have all kinds of idiots yelling and screaming shiat at me, threatening me, whatever. Like it's my fault you're a pathetic waste of oxygen who can't afford the $100 a month on the piece of shiat car you bought. Maybe you should have thought of that before buying it. I hope anyone who gets pissed at repo-men gets AIDS.

re: Gimme a ball bat, 10 seconds and I'll bet ya $20,000 I can prove ya wrong.

Damage from a sissy swing woud be about $7.50 fixed 5 minutes later with a can of krylon. 10 secs/20K. ha. farkin idiot.

Lusiphur: I hate people who talk shiat about repo men or cheer every time a story like this hits. Don't want to get your shiat repo'd? Then pay for it. Simple as farking that. Especially since almost all reputable loan companies are more than willing to negotiate late/partial payment plans.

I used to repo cars, and I'd have all kinds of idiots yelling and screaming shiat at me, threatening me, whatever. Like it's my fault you're a pathetic waste of oxygen who can't afford the $100 a month on the piece of shiat car you bought. Maybe you should have thought of that before buying it. I hope anyone who gets pissed at repo-men gets AIDS.

This!
Pay the bills and the car won't get repo'd. That said, most repo-men come under cover of darkness. This avoids most confrontation, but they shouldn't be too shocked when someone pulls a gun or whatever. NOT saying it's right, just they shouldn't be shocked.

texastag: A buddy of mine had his truck repo'd about six months ago. The motor blew up and he just stopped making the payments. It was left in the parking lot of the ghetto apt. complex he lives at for about 3 months before the repo man came. Somebody shot out the windows and stole the rims off it. It was up on blocks and the the repo man just dragged it onto a flatbed. They said it would be sold at auction and he would still be responsible for the remaining balance of the loan minus whatever it sold for.

That was six months ago. He still hasn't heard from them. I guess it's not easy to sell a truck with a blown motor, no wheels, and all the windows shot out. Even at auction.

I guess that's true but, if there is a redneck of the year award, this buddy of yours might want to work on his acceptance speech.