A Night with the Repo Man: An Inside Look at His Increasingly Busy Schedule
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 28 2025
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Source: WSJ
Repo Men at Work: George Dowdy and Jay Caviness, experienced repo men, are actively repossessing vehicles in Alexandria, Virginia, using tow trucks to recover cars from owners who have failed to make payments.
Vehicle Collection: The repossessed vehicles, including a Chevy Trax and a Jeep Grand Cherokee, are taken to a Maryland lot that is filled with cars belonging to owners who are unable to keep up with their payments.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
