The following are the largest financiers, by number of auto liens created through car dealerships, in five emblematic states chosen for their size and location: California, Florida, Texas, New York, and Virginia, as of January 31, 2022. Only after car sale registrations are processed through state departments of motor vehicles are these liens tabulated. Invariably, registration processing fluctuates. Source: AutoCount, a unit of Experian Automotive (www.autocount.com)