Can I keep a car or automobile if I file for chapter 7 personal bankruptcy?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/03/2013 - 08:06
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In New York a debtor can file bankruptcy and keep 1 car that has no more than $4,000 of equity. If the car or automobile is new or has a loan, equity is calculated by taking the difference between the value of the car and the outstanding loan against the car. To determine the value of a car, a debtor can get a letter from an automobile dealer appraising the car or use the Kelly Blue book values