CO Auto Loan Debt

Colorado Auto Loan Debt Laws

Everything you need to know about auto loan debt in Colorado: SOL is 6 years, garnishment capped at 25% or amount exceeding 40x federal min wage, and 2 state-specific protections apply.

6 years

SOL (written contracts)

$23,792

Avg auto loan debt

25% or amount exceeding 40x fe

Garnishment cap

How to Dispute Auto Loan Debt in Colorado

Challenge deficiency balance after repossession

Verify the sale was commercially reasonable (UCC requirement)

Dispute if proper repossession notice wasn't given

Check for state-specific redemption rights

Validate any collection attempts under FDCPA

Colorado State Law

Colorado Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

File complaints: AG Consumer Protection

Relevant Federal Laws

FDCPA (15 USC 1692)
FCRA (15 USC 1681)
FTC Act 5
CFPB Reg F

Colorado Consumer Protections

State FDCPA applies to original creditors

Treble damages for violations

Auto Loan Debt Tips for Colorado Residents

Lenders must sell repossessed vehicles at commercially reasonable price

Many states require advance notice before repossession

Deficiency balance collectors must validate under FDCPA

Dispute Auto Loan Debt in Colorado

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