Auto Loan Defaults and Repossessions Surge as Americans Struggle with Car Ownership Costs
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Summary
Americans are facing a severe auto loan crisis with surging defaults and repossessions as drivers struggle to keep up with the high costs of car ownership. A consumer group is calling for congressional action to address the financial burden on consumers, highlighting how rising vehicle prices, interest rates, and maintenance costs are crushing household budgets. The article details the scale of the problem and advocates for regulatory intervention to protect consumers from predatory lending practices.
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Americans crushed by auto loans as defaults and repossessions surge
Drivers fail to keep up with the cost of running cars
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