Debt collection -- False statements or representation -- Complaint #5831603
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5831603
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Auto debt
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-Issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 33027
Date Received: 2022-08-01T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-01T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Had a Auto loan with Santander. The car transmission failed and I contacted them to see if they could extend the payment to allow me to save and par for the XXXX repair that was quoted by XXXX. They refused and said no, they could not do it so I told them they can come and pick up the car. All this was during the pandemic and I noticed on XXXX XXXX that the loan was written off as a bad debt. I was surprised they wrote it off as a bad debt while the car was still in my driveway. About 6 -8 months later, I woke up and the car was gone. My complaint is the fact that they violated the law by not letting me know the car would be sold at an auction. I did not receive a letter until after the car was sold, Nonetheless, the interest rate that Santander charges on consumers is outrageous. They have also sold the loan to a collection agency which I am confused about. I would be more thank happy to work with Santander on resolving this issue but I think its unfair that this doesnt was sent to collection after the car was sold and written off as a bad debt and without notifying me of the auction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5831603 about?
Complaint #5831603 was filed against Santander Consumer USA Holdings INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about False statements or representation. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-08-01T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Santander Consumer USA Holdings INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
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Disclaimer
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