CALR’s Statement on Free Storage

The California Association of Licensed Repossessors (CALR) has been asked to weigh in on the “NO Free Storage” campaign initiated by Alliance of Illinois Repossessors (AIR). It has been our members’ experience that the forwarders business model requires that our members store vehicles, and personal property for free, as well as inventory, bag, tag and mail a notice to the customer, so forwarders can collect the fees for themselves. Our members view this storage policy as an unfair business practice. our members also resent the fact that they are required to perform a service for free, below cost, without being fairly compensated.

We support AIR in their endeavor to be fairly compensated for the services they render.

CALR Home Office

2023 Membership Drive

As 2023 rolls in, its time to get your membership up to date and confirmed. We need your voice on various topics to stir our industry in the right path. Coming together helps us all. Other state associations are gearing up for a very productive year. With CALR being the oldest state association, the time is now for us to bond together more than ever.

Contact home office via email or phone.

Click the heading above or link below to go to CALR website.

Deadline for renewal is has been extended to March 1st.

About CALR

The purpose of CALR as an association is to strengthen understanding between licensed repossessors, law enforcement, financial institutions, regulatory agencies and the consumer, while offering continued education.

Mission Statement:

CALR is comprised of licensed members operating repossession agencies within the State of California and affiliate members outside California. The purpose of this Association is to strengthen understanding between licensed repossessors, law enforcement, financial institutions, regulatory agencies and the consumer. CALR also provides safety training to its members, continuing education in the field of public relations, business principles and professionalism via newsletters, special bulletins, seminars and conventions.

Code of Ethics:

To strive, through education and fellowship, to improve the understanding of the repossession industry by the financial lending community we serve.
To improve our industry’s relationship with all governing bodies and law enforcement agencies.
To encourage each California licensee to join the California Association of Licensed Repossessors and become involved in the association’s goals and functions.
To work with each other to improve the spirit of cooperation and level of education for the betterment of the repossession industry.
To conduct business in a professional and courteous manner.
To promote business with integrity and a proper respect for our fellow repossessors and clients.