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Can I hide my hire-purchase car to stop repossession?


No

A car or any other goods on hire-purchase belong to the lender until the hirer makes the final payment.[1]

If the agreed payments are not made, the lender can re-take the car or apply for a court order for its possession.

Preventing the lender from access to the car may be an offence of contempt of court.



[1] Helby v. Matthews [1895] AC 471

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