Disabled Veteran Fights Ongoing Car Repossession Mix-Up

A disabled U.S. Army veteran in Houston is battling ongoing anxiety after his car was mistakenly repossessed seven times over the past year and a half due to a license plate mix-up.

Julian Barabin, who relies on his 2019 black Chevy Camaro, says he can no longer leave his car parked for too long without fearing it will be gone when he returns. “They just keep coming, they won’t stop,” Barabin said. “Lack of sleep. Restless, on edge. Every time I hear a loud noise, I wake up.”

The problem stems from a mistake in the digital recognition network used by repo drivers and finance companies. Barabin’s disabled veteran plates, which allow him to park in handicapped spots and use toll roads for free, were transferred from his old car to the new Camaro. However, the database failed to update when he traded in his 2016 vehicle.

As a result, Barabin’s new car was repeatedly repossessed by mistake. A repo company manager confirmed the error and fired the driver after the mistake was discovered. Despite this, Barabin remains anxious, unsure if his car will be safe the next time he parks it. https://www.khou.com