Everything you need to know about auto loan debt in Maryland: the statute of limitations is 3 years, garnishment is capped at 25% of disposable earnings or $145/month (lesser), and 2 state-specific protections apply to your case.
3 years
Statute of limitations (written contracts)
$23,792
Avg. auto loan debt in US
25% of disposable earnings or
Garnishment limit
In Maryland, auto loan debt falls under written contracts with a statute of limitations of 3 years. Once the SOL expires, collectors cannot sue you for the debt — but they can still call. If you make a payment or acknowledge the debt in writing, the SOL clock may restart under Maryland law.
Credit/Open
3 years
Written
3 years
Oral
3 years
These strategies combine federal FDCPA protections with Maryland-specific laws like the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act.
In Maryland, the SOL for this debt type is 3 years — check if your debt has expired.
If a collector wins a judgment for auto loan debt in Maryland, garnishment is limited to: 25% of disposable earnings or $145/month (lesser).
Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act
File complaints: AG Consumer Protection
These Maryland-specific protections apply to your auto loan debt case:
All Maryland Debt Laws
SOL, garnishment, protections for all debt types
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