S2E3: Tales from a “repo” man on towing back vehicles

From parents of newborns to riders who dismantle their motorcycles to evade repossession, this man has seen them all.

Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.

What happens when a hire-purchase car goes missing or when a marriage turns sour and the fighting parties want their assets back? They call on repossessors like Mr Jim Koh, who has been in the repossession-cum-towing trade for nearly 20 years.

Highlights (click/tap above): 

2:31 The difference between a towing service and repossessing a vehicle

5:10 Repossessing a vehicle can turn nasty

14:41 Job hazards of being run over or pelted with eggs

21:54 When Jim is compassionate when repossessing vehicles

27:39 Advice for those looking to join the trade

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Host: Lee Nian Tjoe (niantjoel@sph.com.sg)

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong

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