Starter Interrupt Devices in Auto Lending
As a method to ensure loan repayment compliance, particularly in the auto loan industry, some lenders install starter interrupt devices in vehicles. These devices allow the lender to remotely disable the car's ignition if the borrower fails to make their required payments, providing a direct, non-legal means of enforcing the loan agreement.
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