If you are current on payments when you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you generally have the option of reaffirming the debt and continuing to make your payments, but why would you want to? Unless the truck is a semi, used for generating income, it makes little sense to stay tied to such an expensive truck or any personal vehicle, for that matter. There are plenty of reliable vehicles that can be had for two or three-thousand dollars. If you have equity in the vehicle, you could sell it and use the funds you net to pay cash for something inexpensive, make car payments to your savings account, and then pay cash for something nicer as you are able. If you have no equity, or are upside-down, you should surrender it in a Chapter 7. If you really need it, and are upside-down, or paying a high interest rate, consider a Chapter 13, where you can adjust the value to what it's worth, at market interest. Before deciding, you should consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney to get a handle on your options.
Answered on Oct 15th, 2013 at 7:07 PM