How do you make a letter of intent to repossess a car?

Using any standard letter format, the body of the letter should be as follows:

Paragraph 1: State why you are writing, for example, "We are advising you that your (year and model, or other identifying information of the vehicle) is scheduled for repossession."

Paragraph 2: State the basis for the repossession. Include reference to any previous notification you have sent.

Paragraph 2a: (Use only if no previous past due notices were sent) Provide information for how the recipient can remedy the situation to prevent the repossession. Be sure to include a deadline date/time that the remedy must be accomplished.

Paragraph 3: (known as the "call to action" paragraph) For example, "Please contact me immediately at (phone number/email address) if there is an error in our information or if you will voluntarily return the vehicle. If we don't hear from you, the repossession will take place. Thank you for your attention to this matter."

Keep the language professional even if the vehicle transaction was between private parties. Remember, this letter is documentation of your actions as well as a notification to the recipient.